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…

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…

Dog dies, residents displaced after apartment fire in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— A fire broke out at a large apartment complex on Greenback lane Thursday afternoon, displacing residents in four units.

Teen volunteer group helps feed homeless, support local restaurants
By Mike Hazlip— An area volunteer group met at California Burgers in Citrus Heights Tuesday night to support the restaurant and help feed the hungry during the pandemic. The group, DeMolay Quaranteam of Roseville, said it raised enough…

New commercial center set to open in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip– The latest brand-new commercial center in Citrus Heights is nearing completion at the high-visibility intersection of Sunrise Boulevard and Sungarden Drive.

See which homes sold in Citrus Heights in March, and for how much
Sentinel staff report– Homes sold in Citrus Heights during March 2021 had closing prices ranging from as low as $180,000 for a two-bedroom condo to as high as $780,000 for a 2,200-square-foot home on just under an acre.

Citrus Heights PD recommends drivers have “designated texter” to curb distracted driving
By Rylie Friesen- The Citrus Heights Police Department has joined a nationwide law enforcement effort to warn drivers against distracted driving from April 8-12, encouraging drivers to have a “designated texter.”

The Civic Minute: what’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?
Citrus Heights City Council members will hold a special study session regarding budget matters Thursday evening, followed by a regular council meeting where Congressman Ami Bera will give a presentation on the latest round of COVID-19 relief.




