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Helicopters, police units aid in search for theft suspects in Citrus Heights

Heavy police activity involving three helicopters and numerous units from multiple agencies responded to a residential neighborhood in Citrus Heights Friday afternoon in search of multiple suspects who fled after stealing thousands of dollars worth of products from…

Body found hanging from tree at Citrus Heights park

Sentinel staff report–The Citrus Heights Police Department and the Sacramento County Coroner’s Office were dispatched Friday morning to Madera Park after a body was found hanging from a tree. Lt. Jason Baldwin told The Sentinel that a call…

Citrus Heights Planning Commission gives OK to new Raising Cane’s drive-thru

Despite economic shutdowns during the coronavirus pandemic, Citrus Heights is on track to add a new Louisiana-based chicken fingers restaurant to the variety of eateries available in the city.

SacRT to implement ‘no exceptions’ policy on mandatory face coverings

The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) on Friday will implement a “no mask, no ride, no exceptions” requirement for transit riders.

Beleaguered businesses brace for another shutdown

New restrictions affecting businesses and residents in Citrus Heights and the Sacramento region go into effect Thursday night, following ICU bed capacity dipping below the state’s benchmark to maintain 15% bed availability.

Frost criticizes attempt to fine businesses over COVID-19 compliance

Sacramento County Supervisor Sue Frost, who represents Citrus Heights and surrounding areas at the county level, said she’s glad an ordinance that would have imposed stiff fines for businesses who do not comply with the state’s COVID-19 restrictions…

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The Civic Minute: what’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?

Thursday night’s City Council meeting will kick off with a proclamation in honor of retiring Mayor Jeff Slowey, followed by official certification of the Nov. 3 election results and seating of newly elected councilmen Bret Daniels and Tim…

Street names in new Citrus Heights subdivision rooted in local history

Newly posted street signs in KB Home’s 260-home development in Citrus Heights each have an intriguing tie to local history.

Citrus Heights city engineer recognized with ’40 under 40′ award

Thirty-eight-year-old city engineer Leslie Blomquist has been recognized with an award by a regional business journal for her work done to help the City of Citrus Heights.

Bail set at $7M for Citrus Heights man accused of child sex crimes

The Citrus Heights Police Department released photos of a local man and woman who were arrested last month on charges of lewd acts with children.