Citrus Heights Sentinel

Suspect arrested after shooting spree in Citrus Heights, Roseville
By Mike Hazlip— A Wednesday-night shooting spree began at a Citrus Heights business before extending into Placer County…

Suspect caught during string of Citrus Heights burglaries
By Mike Hazlip— The door of a Citrus Heights barber shop was still boarded up last week, following a March 31 burglary at multiple businesses at Stock Ranch Plaza…

The Civic Minute: what’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?
Citrus Heights council members will meet Thursday to vote on matters relating to development at Sylvan Corners, massage parlors, and a proposed bonus payment to the city manager, as well hear an annual report from the Police Department…

Guest Column: Citrus Heights is in trouble. The solution isn’t ‘juvenile name calling’
By David Warren– Michael Bullington’s recent opinion piece heaped praise upon the departing city manager and three of the city council members, while criticizing “Lone Ranger Bret [Daniels] and Proud Tim [Schaefer]” for their public dissent…

COVID-19 funds will likely restore 22 positions to Citrus Heights Police Dept
Sentinel staff report– Local coronavirus relief funding provided through the federal $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan will be able to be used to restore 22 positions in the Citrus Heights Police Department, according to a staff update provided…

Citrus Heights mayor intervenes in controversy over palm tree, code enforcement
By Mike Hazlip— Citrus Heights resident Edixon Martinez says his plight began when he received a notice of abatement from the city to clean dead palm fronds from a palm tree in his front yard.

Citrus Heights approves $1.7M for residential street repaving. Here’s the 14 streets
Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights City Council on Thursday unanimously approved a contract for repaving sections of at least 14 streets in various parts of the city.

Car show at El Tapatio draws over 100 classics, benefits food bank
By Mike Hazlip— A “Louie Luau” Car Show and food drive in Citrus Heights on Saturday drew over 100 classic and custom vehicles to the parking lot of El Tapatio restaurant on Sunrise Boulevard.

Citrus Heights News Briefs: obituary, Sylvan Corners, flag burning
Latest local news briefs include the passing of a lifelong resident of Citrus Heights, a flag burning ceremony scheduled at Rusch Park, and an update on a housing development proposed at Sylvan Corners.

San Juan High School holds first in-person graduation since start of pandemic
Sentinel staff report– An outdoor graduation ceremony for San Juan High School was live-streamed on YouTube last weekend, as mostly masked students walked across a stage set up at McArthur field to receive their diplomas.

Crumbl Cookies plans to open new Citrus Heights bake shop
Citrus Heights cookie-lovers will soon have a new eatery in town to satisfy their cravings, if everything goes as planned for a new Crumbl Cookies location to open at 6920 Auburn Blvd.

Chamber announces ‘Best of Citrus Heights’ business winners for 2021
The Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce held its annual Best of Citrus Heights award ceremony at R Vida Cantina Tuesday night, recognizing dozens of local businesses for earning the most votes in a recent contest.




