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Citrus Heights PD can now cite landlords, renters where illegal fireworks are set off

Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights City Council voted unanimously Thursday to pass an urgency ordinance giving another tool to law enforcement to crack down on illegal fireworks being discharged in the city. The ordinance also bans discharging…

The Civic Minute: what’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?

Homeless services. Fee increases. Red light cameras. Fireworks. Police funding. School board elections. Those are some of the topics on the agenda for the Citrus Heights City Council on Thursday night.

New pizza shop opens in Citrus Heights retail center

By Mike Hazlip— Despite the pandemic’s impact on small businesses, especially restaurants, a new pizza restaurant opened Monday at Sunrise Boulevard and Antelope Road, taking up a spot formerly occupied by New York Pizza.

‘Suicidal’ man arrested after 8-hour standoff with Citrus Heights police

By Mike Hazlip— An hours long standoff at a home near C-Bar-C Park on Wednesday was resolved peacefully after Citrus Heights police officers arrested a 48-year-old male subject.

City of Citrus Heights hosting free vaccine clinic this weekend

By Mike Hazlip— The City of Citrus Heights will be hosting a free vaccine clinic on Saturday in cooperation with Sutter Health.

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Motorcyclist killed after hitting tree in Citrus Heights

Sentinel staff report– Citrus Heights police said a motorcyclist was killed after colliding with a tree on Birdcage Street near Greenback Lane Monday night

Citrus Heights council considering urgency ordinance to crack down on fireworks

Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights City Council on Thursday will consider passing an urgency ordinance seeking to crackdown on illegal fireworks by giving authorities the ability to cite hosts of events where illegal fireworks are discharged. The…

Citrus Heights police chief discusses use of force, crime, budget issues

By Mike Hazlip— Citrus Heights Police Chief Ronald Lawrence in a neighborhood presentation on Tuesday addressed use of force, budget and crime questions.

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Sunrise Mall theater now listed as permanently closed

Sentinel staff report– The discount theater at Sunrise Mall, which initially closed temporarily last year during the pandemic, will not be reopening.

Citrus Heights News Briefs: fire, redistricting, trail project

Latest news briefs include flames engulfing a portable toilet in a local park, a federal infrastructure bill including earmarked funds for a trail project in Citrus Heights, and an upcoming public workshop on redistricting.