Citrus Heights Sentinel
SB 316: CA committee kills proposal to increase serial shoplifting penalty
By Phillip Pesola– The California Senate’s Committee on Public Safety on Tuesday voted 3-1 against SB 316, a bill supported by the Citrus Heights City Council and others that sought to increase penalties for serial theft.
Campus fight prompts shelter-in-place at Sylvan Middle School
Sentinel staff report– A shelter-in-place order was issued at Sylvan Middle School on Friday after a fight broke out on the campus, a district official confirmed in an email…
SJUSD board votes to fill Citrus Heights seat by special election
Sentinel staff report– During an emergency meeting held Friday afternoon, the San Juan Unified School District’s governing board was initially split 3-3 on whether the vacant seat left by the late Steve Miller should be filled by special…
New construction projects are humming across Citrus Heights
Sentinel staff report– New housing, retail, restaurants, and medical are among the many construction projects currently underway in Citrus Heights, as the economy recovers from a period of stagnation during the pandemic.
See which homes sold in Citrus Heights in April, and for how much
Sentinel staff report– Sales on more than 100 homes closed in Citrus Heights last month, with roughly half of the homes sold closing in the $400,000 range. Prices ranged from as low as $170,000 for a two-bedroom condo…
C-Bar-C Park draws families outdoors for Mother’s Day weekend
By Mike Hazlip— A spring breeze blows dust in the wind and the ping of a bat connecting with a baseball sending it skyward rings out as the crowd cheers.
Residents rate fiscal health, public safety as highest concerns in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— The results of a new city survey are in, with participants rating public safety and fiscal health as their top concerns — many also mentioning homelessness by name in accompanying written comments.
Citrus Heights News Briefs: donuts, crepes, rideshare scam, obituary
Latest local news briefs include the expansion of a Southern California donut chain to the area, a local crepe restaurant opening its third location, a local woman accused of scamming rideshare companies, and the death of a 99-year-old…
Four injured in shooting at Citrus Heights night club
The Citrus Heights Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred at a night club on Auburn Boulevard early Saturday morning, which resulted in four people being struck by gun fire.
New surgery center takes shape in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— Construction of a nearly 16,000-square-foot surgery center at the corner of Stock Ranch and Sylvan Road is progressing quickly, with passersby observing the building take shape over the past few months.
Big Day of Giving: Citrus Heights nonprofit raising funds to help homeless
By Mike Hazlip— The Citrus Heights Homeless Assistance Team (HART) and other area nonprofit organizations are participating in Thursday’s “Big Day of Giving,” an effort to raise funds and awareness for charities throughout the Sacramento region.
Metro Fire seeks public input on new ‘risk assessment’ survey
Sentinel staff report– How prepared would you be in the case of a natural disaster? How much of a threat do you consider hazards like civil unrest, illegal fireworks, or water shortages in Citrus Heights? The Sacramento Metropolitan…
