Citrus Heights Sentinel

Public Works Showcase draws hundreds to Van Maren Park
Sentinel staff report– The 2nd annual Public Works Showcase in Citrus Heights, held at Van Maren Park on May 18, attracted more than 300 people throughout the three hour event last week, according to a city spokeswoman…

City manager says future of navigator program a top priority
By Mike Hazlip— Citrus Heights City Manager Ash Feeney told a neighborhood group last week that city staff are working “daily” to find another nonprofit to fill the role of Sacramento Self Help Housing (SSHH), which the city…

The Civic Minute: What’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?
Citrus Heights council members will meet Thursday at City Hall to hold another vote on a work plan for a controversial committee, facilitate a public hearing related to a proposed taproom, vote on proposed budgets, and consider awarding…

Opening date set for Rally’s burger drive-thru in Citrus Heights
Sentinel staff report– After years of setbacks and delays, the franchise owner of a new Rally’s burger drive-thru on Auburn Boulevard said Thursday that he’s now hired and trained enough staff to set an opening date of October…

City of Citrus Heights seeks volunteers to help with beautification effort
Sentinel staff report– The City of Citrus Heights is seeking volunteers to participate in a “Community Garden Day” this Saturday at the corner of Greenback Lane and Park Oaks Drive.

Citrus Heights officers recognized during awards ceremony
By Mike Hazlip— The Citrus Heights Police Department held a virtual awards ceremony Tuesday to honor the actions of some of its officers and also recognize retirements and promotions of various employees.

The Civic Minute: what’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?
Sentinel staff report– The City Council will hold a study session Thursday evening to discuss selection of a new gateway arch for Auburn Boulevard, followed by…

New police chief talks shootings, crime with business leaders
By Mike Hazlip— Newly appointed Citrus Heights Police Chief Alex Turcotte spoke at a monthly Auburn Boulevard Business Association (ABBA) meeting on Tuesday at Fireside Lanes bowling alley, saying overall crime is down but raising concerns about violent…

Questions surround sudden closure of Starbucks in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— Customers looking for their usual morning dose of caffeine will be disappointed to find the Starbucks in the Marketplace at Birdcage has shuttered its doors.

Midway of Fun carnival returning to Citrus Heights this month
Sentinel staff report– The parking lot of Sunrise Mall will once again be home to the Midway of Fun traveling carnival, beginning this Friday and continuing through Oct. 24, 2021.

Local pet owners club to host ‘Bark-B-Q’ fundraiser at C-Bar-C Park
Pet Owners of Citrus Heights, a local nonprofit commonly known by its acronym “POOCH,” will be hosting a “Bark-B-Q” fundraiser later this month at C-Bar-C Park.

See which homes sold in Citrus Heights in Sept, and for how much
Sentinel staff report– A total of 109 homes closed sale last month in Citrus Heights, with the most expensive home selling for $700,000, while ten homes sold for under $300,000.




