Citrus Heights Sentinel
Is crime on the rise in Citrus Heights? Here’s what police data shows
By Mike Hazlip— Citrus Heights Police Chief Alex Turcotte this month released an annual report on crime in the city, showing a 4% drop in property crime and a 14% increase in violent crime, although he cautioned the…
AB 734: Proposed youth tackle football ban won’t move forward this year
By Sara Beth Williams– A Citrus Heights City Council agenda item to consider opposing a bill that would ban tackle football for youths under age 12 was removed from the agenda following word that the bill will not…
2023 Citrus Heights Police Log Spotlight: April 14-20
Latest incident logs released by Citrus Heights police include reports of a stolen vehicle on Shadow Lane, vandalism at Walmart, grand theft from a residence on Van Maren Lane, and a report of shots fired on Mary Lane…
Guest Column: More transparency needed in city manager selection
By David Warren– The main difference between nepotism, the practice among those with power or influence of favoring relatives or friends, especially by giving them jobs, and cronyism, the appointment of friends and associates to positions of authority,…
New discount wholesaler opens in former Smart & Final building in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— After more than two years of vacancy, the former Smart & Final building on Auburn Boulevard has a new tenant. The Charity Shop opened its doors July 1, and manager Casey Underwood told The Sentinel…
Intoxicated man found bleeding, unresponsive near Citrus Heights club
By Mike Hazlip— Citrus Heights police early Saturday morning responded to a report of a man lying unresponsive on the sidewalk in the vicinity of the 7440 Club and Salishan Apartments on Auburn Boulevard.
Founder of Citrus Heights veterans center remembered by community
By Mike Hazlip— Community leaders and veterans on Saturday joined family members to celebrate the life and contributions of Citrus Heights Veterans Community Center founder Jim Rounsavell who passed away earlier this year.
More than 35,000 sign petition to rescue rabbits outside Citrus Heights library
By Mike Hazlip— Signatures are rapidly growing for a new Change.org petition calling for the rabbit population at Sylvan Oaks Library to be re-homed and signage to be placed prohibiting dumping of unwanted pets at the site.
Judge hears case of Citrus Heights Craigslist deal gone awry
By Mike Hazlip— A jury trial has been set in a case involving a 63-year-old Citrus Heights man who was hospitalized after an alleged assault stemming from a Craigslist transaction.
Outgoing city manager talks roads, police funding, ‘rethinking the mall’
By Mike Hazlip— Interim City Manager Chris Boyd spoke at a Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce luncheon Tuesday, addressing the city’s past and future, including an “enormous” backlog in road repairs, and the need for “fundamental rethinking” of…
Citrus Heights nonprofit says helping homeless during heat wave drained funds
By Mike Hazlip— A local nonprofit with a mission to aid area homeless is asking for help after services provided over the weekend at a city-run cooling shelter took a toll on the organization’s funds.
Celebration of Life to commemorate Veterans Community Center founder
Sentinel staff report– A celebration of life will be held in Citrus Heights this Saturday in honor of James Rounsavell, who founded the nonprofit Veterans Community Center on Sylvan Road.
