Citrus Heights Sentinel
Citrus Heights building torched during fire training had disturbing past
By Mike Hazlip— An old building on Sylvan Road once at the center of controversy came down in flames as part of a training exercise Wednesday.
Local quilt shop sees uptick in business during pandemic
In Citrus Heights and across the world, living amid the coronavirus pandemic has resulted in many life-altering changes, including renewed interest in hobbies like sewing and quilting…
Firefighters respond to Citrus Heights police station after report of odor, haze
Sentinel staff report– In an unusual call on Saturday night, several fire trucks and a battalion chief showed up at the Citrus Heights police station on Fountain Square Drive to respond to a report of an odor and…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: deadly crash, textbooks, memorial, obituary
Latest local news briefs include a Citrus Heights man being involved in a deadly collision, a vigil held at Sunrise Mall for a former resident who was mistakenly killed by police in Idaho, a textbook review opportunity and…
Starbucks’ 5th Citrus Heights store to open soon
Sentinel staff report– Starbucks fans will soon have another drive-thru option in Citrus Heights, adding to the company’s existing drive-thru locations at Sylvan Corners and Greenback Lane. The company also has two other walk-in locations in the Marketplace…
Citrus Heights man hosting birthday ‘sock drive’ to help homeless
Sentinel staff report– Alfred Sanchez, best known as the “Citrus Heights Snack Man” for his volunteer efforts to bring snacks to area homeless, will be hosting a donation drive to collect socks for the homeless as a way…
Four-vehicle collision shuts down Madison Avenue during rush hour
By Mike Hazlip— A collision involving four vehicles shut down a portion of Madison Avenue at Mariposa Avenue just after 5 p.m. Tuesday.
Citrus Heights traffic stop uncovers drugs, loaded gun, cash
By Mike Hazlip— Officers from the Citrus Heights Police Department stopped a vehicle for code violations Tuesday night and found narcotics, a loaded handgun, and cash in the vehicle.
Firefighters burn down old building on Sylvan Road as part of training operation
Sentinel staff report– A plume of black smoke could be seen in the skies over Citrus Heights on Wednesday morning as firefighters conducted a live fire training operation, which involved the torching of an old building on Sylvan…
Developer moving forward with 23-home subdivision in Citrus Heights
Sentinel staff report– A long-stalled housing development off Sunrise Boulevard near Sayonara Drive is beginning to take shape, with heavy machinery and construction activity visible on the 4.8-acre site.
