Citrus Heights Sentinel
How much will fines be for waste sorting violations?
By Mike Hazlip— After a year of community outreach that included neighborhood meetings and mailers, Republic Services is set to begin charging fines for improperly sorted waste bins — prompting questions about how high fines will be…
Citrus Heights police investigating possible gang graffiti at MVHS
By Mike Hazlip— A monument sign at the entrance of Mesa Verde High School was recently vandalized with graffiti symbols indicating possible gang activity, prompting police involvement…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: police activity, SJHS incident, wall
Latest local news briefs include an update on police activity for the past week, a parent attacking a student at San Juan High School and a 375-foot memorial wall being set up at Rusch Park.
Could relief funds help restore Citrus Heights police cuts, repave roads?
Much-anticipated federal funding from the American Rescue Plan arrived in the City of Citrus Heights’ coffers on Wednesday, adding $7.8 million to the city’s budget and offering hope that recent cuts to police and other services can be…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: collision, school sports, coronavirus, obituary
Latest local news briefs include the death of a nine-year-old girl in a collision on Greenback Lane, a woman’s unusual diagnosis after feeling COVID-19 symptoms, school sports, and an obituary for a 70-year-old resident.
Journey tribute band headlines concert at Sunrise Mall to benefit local businesses
By Mike Hazlip— About 400 people gathered behind Sunrise Mall on Saturday to hear Journey Revisited at a drive-in concert organized by the Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce. Journey Revisited frontman Frank House said the May 22 event…
‘Birthed out of love.’ Founder of Citrus Heights nonprofit seeks to help at-risk girls
Jackie Guzman walks through the construction mess of a remodel in progress at her nonprofit organization’s “hospitality house” on Mariposa Avenue in Citrus Heights on a recent Tuesday. A former teacher at Sacramento City Unified School District and…
Community rallies to help local restaurant partner known for helping others
By Mike Hazlip— From the little league to the Police Department, Texas Roadhouse in Citrus Heights is known for helping the community. Now, the restaurant’s managing partner Joseph Ruben Sevier has found himself on the receiving end of…
City of Citrus Heights receives first dose of $7.8M in federal relief funds
The city manager’s office on Friday confirmed Citrus Heights received its first round of relief funds from the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan.
Memorial Day ceremony to be held at Sylvan Cemetery in Citrus Heights
Guest article by Jim Monteton– Memorial Day will be celebrated on May 31, this year. Memorial Day, not to be confused with Veterans Day, is a day of remembering the men and women who died while serving in…
Citrus Heights police credit ‘Lifesaver’ program with helping rescue five at-risk residents
By Mike Hazlip— A program in Citrus Heights which helps police locate at-risk residents who are prone to wandering off has helped rescue a total of five individuals during the course of the program. Police Lt. Michael Wells…
Citrus Heights theater planning to finally reopen after pandemic closure
The stage is set for the only community theater in Citrus Heights to return to live performances this summer…
