Citrus Heights Sentinel

2023 Citrus Heights Police Log Spotlight: May 5-10
Phillip Pesola contributed to this report- Latest incident logs released by Citrus Heights police include a reckless driving incident at Mesa Verde High School resulting in an arrest, burglary reports at Riebies Auto Center and CubeSmart storage, and…

Citrus Heights announces plans for July 1 fireworks show, celebration
Sentinel staff report– Live entertainment, food trucks, and a fireworks show are coming to Citrus Heights on July 1, as the city announces plans for its first-ever “Stars & Stripes Celebration” at Van Maren Park…

Retiring theatre teacher reflects on 30 years at Mesa Verde High School
By Sara Beth Williams– After three decades of teaching at Mesa Verde High School, Theatre Director Deni Scofield will be retiring at the end of the 2022-23 school year, leaving behind a legacy of impact…

Real Estate Q&A: Did I miss my opportunity?
Guest column by Beth Moran– As a local Realtor people ask me about the market all the time, and the most prominent question recently asked, particularly by sellers, is if their window has closed?

Want to watch the vote counting in Sacramento County? Here’s how.
Sentinel staff report– Those interested in watching the vote counting process in Sacramento County are able to so in person at any time, or watch online via a live-stream video feed.

What about traffic, parking if Sunrise Mall is redeveloped?
By Mike Hazlip— Citrus Heights Planning Commissioners earlier this month took a deep dive look at the city’s plans to re-envision Sunrise Mall, asking city staff and project representatives questions about traffic impacts, parking, flexibility and feasibility.

‘Never Forget.’ Memorial event in Citrus Heights reflects on 20 years since 9/11 attack
By Mike Hazlip— A memorial event organized by American Legion Post 637 to mark two decades since the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, drew several dozen people to Sylvan Cemetery Saturday morning.

Memorial procession of Marine killed in Afghanistan to travel through Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— The procession to honor United States Marine Sergeant Nichole Gee of Roseville who was killed during the evacuation of the Kabul airport in Afghanistan is scheduled to travel through Citrus Heights next week.

Citrus Heights council approves $570k contract for police body cameras
Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights City Council on Thursday voted unanimously to approve a $570,000 five-year contract with a San Diego-based tech company to equip all of its sworn police officers with body worn cameras.

New chief appointed to head Citrus Heights Police Department
Sentinel staff report– Interim City Manager Chris Boyd on Friday announced his appointment of one of the Citrus Heights Police Department’s commanders to serve as police chief, filling a vacancy left by former Chief Ron Lawrence.

Longtime pumpkin farm in Citrus Heights shows no signs of reopening
By Mike Hazlip— A sign welcoming guests to the Pumpkin Farm on Old Auburn Road has been taken down, and an empty field now remains behind a locked gate.

New, low-income apartment project takes shape on Sunrise Blvd
By Mike Hazlilp— After years of planning and preparation, construction is visibly taking shape on a new 47-unit supportive housing project for low-income residents on Sunrise Boulevard near Oak Avenue.




