Citrus Heights Sentinel

Citrus Heights police arrest Roseville man for child sexual assault
By Mike Hazlip— A Roseville man was arrested Wednesday on 12 counts of lewd and lascivious acts with a child under 14, according to a police news release published Thursday…

What’s happening with that old gas station on Auburn Blvd?
By Mike Hazlip— New activity can be seen at a long-vacant gas station in Citrus Heights, with excavation and permit activity occurring in recent months…

Guest Column: Local manager’s death shows fentanyl crisis can’t be ignored
By Sue Frost– Rachael King was a manager at the Noodles Restaurant in Folsom and was a proud recipient of the September 2018 Sacramento County Food Safety Award of Excellence. Four months later, she died after taking a…

Meet this homegrown Citrus Heights entrepreneur
Born and raised in Citrus Heights, 41-year-old Christina DeCelle has plenty of experience as an entrepreneur, owning or co-owning more than a few businesses in the region.

San Juan Unified to expand to 4 days of in-person learning
Sentinel staff report– Schools in Citrus Heights and across the San Juan Unified School District will expand in-person learning options to four-days-a-week beginning April 26, the district announced on Tuesday.

Citrus Heights News Briefs: crepes, West Nile Virus, obituary
Latest news briefs include an update on West Nile Virus activity in Citrus Heights, a popular local eatery planning to expand to a third location, and the death of a longtime resident.

Citrus Heights to receive estimated $15.9M in federal COVID relief funds
Sentinel staff report– The City of Citrus Heights is slated to receive an estimated $15.9 million from the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan passed by congress this year.

Discussion during Citrus Heights budget meeting gets heated
Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights City Council met Thursday evening for a special budget study session, which included a contentious exchange between several council members and the city manager.

Helicopter assists in stolen vehicle pursuit through Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— Sounds of police sirens and a helicopter could be heard streaking through Citrus Heights Wednesday night, as a stolen vehicle sped through the city. Sacramento County Sheriff’s Sergeant Kionna Rowe told The Sentinel in a…

Guest Column: What dog owners need to know about mosquitoes and heartworm
By Jayna Karpinski-Costa– By now everyone has been told to drain standing water to prevent mosquito breeding and hopefully lower the incidence of the diseases they transmit.

Metro Fire: Cause of Citrus Heights apartment fire ‘undetermined,’ but not suspicious
Sentinel staff report– The cause of an apartment fire in Citrus Heights that damaged four units and killed a dog on Thursday has been deemed “undetermined” by Metro Fire.

Green Acres plant nursery opens in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— Green Acres plant nursery and gardening store opened its newest location in Citrus Heights Friday, with shoppers quickly filling up the parking lot…




