Citrus Heights Sentinel

Citrus Heights News Briefs: crepes, West Nile Virus, obituary
Latest news briefs include an update on West Nile Virus activity in Citrus Heights, a popular local eatery planning to expand to a third location, and the death of a longtime resident.

Citrus Heights to receive estimated $15.9M in federal COVID relief funds
Sentinel staff report– The City of Citrus Heights is slated to receive an estimated $15.9 million from the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan passed by congress this year.

Discussion during Citrus Heights budget meeting gets heated
Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights City Council met Thursday evening for a special budget study session, which included a contentious exchange between several council members and the city manager.

Helicopter assists in stolen vehicle pursuit through Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— Sounds of police sirens and a helicopter could be heard streaking through Citrus Heights Wednesday night, as a stolen vehicle sped through the city. Sacramento County Sheriff’s Sergeant Kionna Rowe told The Sentinel in a…

Guest Column: What dog owners need to know about mosquitoes and heartworm
By Jayna Karpinski-Costa– By now everyone has been told to drain standing water to prevent mosquito breeding and hopefully lower the incidence of the diseases they transmit.

Metro Fire: Cause of Citrus Heights apartment fire ‘undetermined,’ but not suspicious
Sentinel staff report– The cause of an apartment fire in Citrus Heights that damaged four units and killed a dog on Thursday has been deemed “undetermined” by Metro Fire.

Green Acres plant nursery opens in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— Green Acres plant nursery and gardening store opened its newest location in Citrus Heights Friday, with shoppers quickly filling up the parking lot…

Dog dies, residents displaced after apartment fire in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— A fire broke out at a large apartment complex on Greenback lane Thursday afternoon, displacing residents in four units.

Teen volunteer group helps feed homeless, support local restaurants
By Mike Hazlip— An area volunteer group met at California Burgers in Citrus Heights Tuesday night to support the restaurant and help feed the hungry during the pandemic. The group, DeMolay Quaranteam of Roseville, said it raised enough…

New commercial center set to open in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip– The latest brand-new commercial center in Citrus Heights is nearing completion at the high-visibility intersection of Sunrise Boulevard and Sungarden Drive.