Citrus Heights Sentinel

Citrus Heights homeowner hopes light display shines positivity amid pandemic
Residents of Orelle Creek Court in Citrus Heights have been putting up Christmas lights for decades, attracting thousands to drive or walk by each year. This year, however, will be a little different because of COVID-19.

Garage fire damages Citrus Heights home; family safely escapes
A fire broke out Wednesday night at a Citrus Heights home in the northeastern area of the city, causing the roof of an attached garage to cave in.

City releases statement after defeat of Measure M sales tax
Sentinel staff report–In the city’s first public statement following the defeat of a $12 million sales tax proposal in Citrus Heights, the city manager acknowledged the decision of voters and said community involvement will be invited in upcoming…

Dec. 4th: Deadline to apply for Planning Commission or Construction Appeals Board
This Friday at 5 p.m. is the deadline to apply for a position on the Planning Commission or Construction Board of Appeals for the City of Citrus Heights.

Drive-thru Christmas event sells out at Citrus Town Center
A drive-thru Christmas-themed event in Citrus Heights slated for this weekend has sold out.

Suspect sought after attempted robbery at Jack in the Box
Citrus Heights police responded to a report of an attempted robbery Monday afternoon at the Jack in the Box restaurant on Sunrise Boulevard.

New site plan shows layout of proposed charter school campus in Citrus Heights
Draft plans for a new charter school in Citrus Heights were formally submitted to the city last month, showing a two-story, 25,000-square-foot classroom building, along with a multi-purpose building, on-site parking and a wrap-around drop-off lane adjacent to…

Black Friday: What was it like at Sunrise Mall?
Social distancing was not a problem at Sunrise Mall on Black Friday, as shoppers perused the mostly vacant mall without facing lines of traffic and packed parking lots.

Citrus Heights Police Chief praised for speech on law enforcement
In a video that quickly circulated after being posted on social media this month, Citrus Heights Police Chief Ronald Lawrence earned praise for a speech addressing the profession of law enforcement during a tumultuous time in America.

Giving Tuesday: These 5 nonprofits in Citrus Heights could use your help
December 1 is “Giving Tuesday,” a day encouraging support for nonprofits, following the holiday shopping frenzies of Black Friday and Cyber Monday.




