Citrus Heights Sentinel

LETTERS: Is Citrus Heights joining the ‘Defund the Police’ movement?
By Jim Monteton– So, let me get this straight: the city can borrow $12 million, buy property at Sylvan Corners, start planning on building more “round abouts,” give themselves

Obituary: Milton ‘Tom’ Vance, founder of Armstrong Plumbing (1933-2021)
Milton (Tom) Thomas Vance passed away peacefully in his home in Citrus Heights, California at the age of 87 years old on Jan. 18, 2021, after battling Parkinson’s disease and kidney cancer. He was surrounded by his loving…

Citrus Heights police deploying extra DUI patrols for Super Bowl Weekend
Additional patrol officers will be on the streets of Citrus Heights over Super Bowl weekend to target drivers showing signs of being under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

Details still limited on what led to fatal Citrus Heights shooting
The Citrus Heights Police Department said Thursday that an investigation into a fatal shooting in a residential neighborhood is still ongoing.

Citrus Heights welcomes new restaurant amid pandemic shutdowns
Fuego Mexican Kitchen at Sunrise Boulevard and Antelope Road is the latest restaurant to open in Citrus Heights, offering a menu of burritos, bowls, tacos and more

Water main break forces closure of Old Auburn Road
The overnight breakage of an 8-inch underground water main forced the closure of Old Auburn Road on Thursday as emergency crews worked to repair the pipe.

Sunrise parks announce Spring outdoor activities, classes
Looking for some outdoor activities during COVID-19 closures?

Annual ‘Boot for Burns’ fundraiser going on this weekend in Citrus Heights
Beginning Thursday and continuing through Sunday, firefighters are again hitting the streets and filling their boots with donations at Sunrise Boulevard and Greenback Lane for the annual “Fill the Boot for Burns” fundraiser in Citrus Heights.

Man dead after Monday night shooting in Citrus Heights neighborhood
Sirens and sounds of a helicopter could be heard near Sylvan Corners on Monday evening as police responded to a shooting in the area.

Citrus Heights considering deep cuts to police in effort to balance budget
Citrus Heights council members participated in a live-streamed public study session on Thursday where the city manager and staff presented a budget update with dire scenarios including multi-million-dollar deficits or major cuts to police and other services.



