Citrus Heights Sentinel
Citrus Heights residents could soon face fines for not sorting waste properly
By Mike Hazlip— A year after a new state law took effect requiring residents to stop putting food waste in trash bins, Citrus Heights residents could soon be subject to fines.
April Events: 9 happenings in Citrus Heights this month
This month’s local events include egg hunts, an Easter bunny meet-and-greet, sports camps, a fundraiser and more…
Citrus Heights council votes 3-2 to explore forming new school district
By Sara Beth Williams– In a split vote on March 23, the Citrus Heights City Council narrowly voted in favor of forming a committee to explore the feasibility of breaking off from the San Juan Unified School District…
Guest Column: A local alternative to 911 for mental health crisis calls
By County Supervisor Sue Frost– As we approach the budget cycle for the 2021/2022 fiscal year, I thought I would introduce a budget item that some may already be familiar with.
A second weekend of shootings in Citrus Heights: Two more injured near 7440 Club
Police said another shooting occurred early Sunday morning near Rocky’s 7440 Club on Auburn Boulevard, coming just a week after a shooting occurred on the same block the prior weekend.
San Juan Unified says all students still required to wear masks
Sentinel staff report– Following updated guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday that dropped indoor mask-wearing recommendations for those who are fully vaccinated, the San Juan Unified School District clarified that its mask wearing…
‘Fractured’ council votes 3-2 for interim Citrus Heights city manager
Sentinel staff report– In a further show of a major rift between several members of the Citrus Heights City Council, on Thursday city leaders narrowly voted to appoint newly retired City Manager Christopher Boyd to the position of…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: shooting, garage fire, police, obituary
Latest local news briefs include a garage fire displacing five residents, CNN listing Citrus Heights among the nation’s recent mass shootings, a call to demilitarize police and an obituary for a local resident.
Former Citrus Heights sports bar building listed for sale at $275k
By Mike Hazlip— A former sports bar building on Mariposa Avenue has been listed for sale, commercial real estate sources show.
Citrus Heights Rotary Club donates shoes, socks to local schools
By Rylie Friesen- Hundreds of students at various schools in Citrus Heights received donations of shoes and socks from the Citrus Heights Rotary Club this year, according to a news release from the club.
Citrus Heights police pursuing leads after ATM break-in
An early morning theft at a Safe Credit Union ATM in Citrus Heights on Monday caused damage to the machine, a police lieutenant said Thursday.
Big Day of Giving nets over $3,000 for Citrus Heights HART
The annual Big Day of Giving fundraiser held earlier this month by the Sacramento Region Community Foundation brought in more than $3,000 for the Citrus Heights Homeless Assistance Resource Team (HART).
