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…
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.
Family Fun Fest, tomato taste-off planned for Sunrise Mall
By Mike Hazlip— The Sunrise MarketPlace and Sunrise Farmers Market have announced a Family Fun Fest and “Tomato Taste-off” planned for this Saturday.
The Civic Minute: What’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?
The Citrus Heights City Council will convene Thursday evening to hold a special study session regarding short-term rental regulations, followed by a regular council meeting to consider approving the purchase of body-worn cameras for police and authorizing actions…
Annual 9/11 memorial event to be held in Citrus Heights
Sentinel staff report– A memorial ceremony to honor those who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001, will be held at Sylvan Cemetery this Saturday.
Q&A: What’s happening with plans for that pizza drive-thru in Citrus Heights?
Sentinel staff report– Plans for a pizza drive-thru restaurant on Auburn Boulevard were approved by the city’s Planning Commission in 2018, but more than three years later the building still stands empty and a for sale sign has…
City shares update on $23M plan to revitalize Auburn Boulevard corridor
An impressive $23 million in largely grant-funded improvements are planned for Auburn Boulevard, from Rusch Park to the Roseville border.
Citrus Heights artist wins award for neighborhood-inspired painting
By Rylie Friesen- A local artist has been recognized with an award for a painting she says was inspired by a view across the street from her Citrus Heights home.
