Citrus Heights Sentinel
Citrus Heights News Briefs: stolen vehicle, casino closure, house fire
Latest local news briefs include Stones Gambling Hall closing its outdoor gaming area to follow the latest regional health order, police reuniting a stolen vehicle with its owner and an early morning house fire sending a resident to…
Trio released after alleged attempted burglary in Citrus Heights
Citrus Heights police responded to a report of an attempted residential break-in shortly after midnight on Thursday, detaining three individuals for questioning before releasing them.
City’s drive-thru holiday event in Citrus Heights draws hundreds of cars
Adapting to unusual times amid the coronavirus pandemic, the Citrus Heights Police Department on Thursday collaborated with City Hall to create a drive-thru “Miracle on Fountain Square” event for residents to enjoy.
Boarded-up Burger King to become new Popeyes chicken restaurant
By Mike Hazlip—A Hayward-based franchisee has submitted an application to convert the former Burger King at 8030 Greenback Ln. into a Popeyes chicken restaurant. A design review permit application shows the 1-acre parcel between Arcadia Drive and Sunrise…
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…
