Citrus Heights Sentinel

Citrus Heights PD fielded ‘overwhelming’ number of fireworks calls this year
Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights Police Department said an “overwhelming number” of fireworks-related calls were received over the July 4th weekend, according to a news release issued Wednesday afternoon.

Citrus Heights council votes 5-0 to increase building permit fees
Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights City Council during its most recent meeting last month unanimously passed several fee increases and adjustments affecting building permits and other fees charged by the city.

Which half of Citrus Heights is more expensive to live in?
Sentinel staff report– As home prices continue an upward trend, another trend is also noticeable: homes on one half of Citrus Heights have consistently been selling for nearly $50,000 more than homes on the other side.

Citrus Heights News Briefs: school elections, mermaids, obituary
Latest local news briefs include an update on the San Juan Unified School District’s transition to by-trustee-area elections, a three-day mermaid event coming to Rusch Park and an obituary of an 81-year-old Citrus Heights resident.

‘Freedom isn’t free’ car show returns to Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— After a one-year hiatus due to COVID-19 last year, car enthusiasts gathered at El Tapatio in Citrus Heights Saturday for a July 4th-themed “Freedom Isn’t Free” car show.

Q&A: After Sunrise Mall theater closure, what comes next?
Recent news that the Sunrise Mall’s discount movie theater will not be re-opening has left some wondering what’s next for the location.

Who’s hiring in Citrus Heights this summer?
From supermarkets to senior care homes and gyms, employers are hiring all over Citrus Heights…

Keep forgetting if it’s green waste or recycle day? Sign up for email, text alerts
Sentinel staff report– Is it recycle day? Or green waste day. If you’re like many residents, you may forget from time-to-time which waste bin to put out for the weekly pickup in your neighborhood.

Citrus Heights man’s palm tree debris cleared after help from anonymous donor
By Mike Hazlilp— An anonymous Good Samaritan provided funds for a dumpster to assist a local resident who wasn’t able to afford removing a problematic palm tree from his property.

Citrus Heights PD launches online reporting tool for illegal fireworks
By Mike Hazlip— The Citrus Heights Police Department has launched an online reporting system for illegal fireworks, in advance of an anticipated increase in explosive activity around the Independence Day holiday.