Citrus Heights Sentinel
Citrus Heights home with problematic past goes on market for $275k
By Mike Hazlip— A Citrus Heights home that was severely damaged in a suspicious blaze is now on the market, more than two years after the homeowner was accused of setting fire to her own home…
LETTERS: Are red light cameras a good thing in Citrus Heights?
By Ian Garber, Citrus Heights– I don’t feel that the cameras are a deterrent to drivers running red light traffic lights. My observation has been that the cameras catch the roll-through of right turns…
Guest Column: What Citrus Heights residents should know about the real impact of going green
By Sue Frost– As a Sacramento County Supervisor, I prioritize the safety and well-being of our community above all my efforts, including my efforts in Citrus Heights. California’s ambitious goal to achieve zero carbon emissions by 2030 is…
Police investigating report of suspicious death in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— Neighbors living near Oakwood Hills Circle on the outskirts of Citrus Heights say police responded to the area on Dec. 15 to investigate a death at a residence, but questions remain as to the outcome…
Eight businesses Citrus Heights said goodbye to in 2023
Sentinel staff report– Citrus Heights welcomed dozens of new businesses in 2023, but also saw departures of a notable restaurant, retailers and other businesses during the same year…
Citrus Heights to host workshop focused on neighborhood engagement
Sentinel staff report– The City of Citrus Heights is kicking off the new year with plans for a community workshop next month to help boost community engagement…
Natomas mom opens new shop in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— A new shop is now open across from Sylvan Middle School, and owner Manoela Lopez says she hopes it will help encourage children to spend less time on screens…
Citrus Heights council votes to ban sitting, standing in medians
By Mike Hazlip— Following a repeal of the city’s ban on panhandling in October out of concern for First Amendment lawsuits, the City Council last month voted to approve an ordinance aimed at preventing individuals from standing, sitting,…
Citrus Heights saw increase in deadly collisions in 2023
By Mike Hazlip— An increase in fatal roadway collisions in Citrus Heights was seen during 2023, with two of those involving homeless individuals…
20 businesses Citrus Heights welcomed in 2023
Sentinel staff report– From new restaurants to retailers and specialty stores, Citrus Heights welcomed many new businesses in 2023…
2023 Citrus Heights Police Log Spotlight: Dec. 21-26
Latest police logs show an early morning DUI arrest on Christmas Day on Grand Oaks Boulevard, along with grand theft from the Walgreens store on Dewey Drive the same day. Police also responded to a report of fireworks…
Citrus Heights police respond to report of transients entering vacant home
By Mike Hazlip— A heavy police presence near Poppy Way and Mariposa Avenue on Thursday evening was in response to a report of transients entering a vacant home, police said…
