Citrus Heights Sentinel
Homicide investigation underway on Sayonara Drive
By Mike Hazlip— A homicide investigation in Citrus Heights is underway on Sayonara Drive after a body was found inside a residence on the 7800 block of the street.
City to host meeting on new community projects grant
Sentinel staff report– The City of Citrus Heights will host an upcoming meeting on March 29 to provide information about new funding available for projects and events that…
Proposed committee would look at forming new Citrus Heights school district
By Sara Beth Williams– The Citrus Heights City Council on Thursday will decide whether to form a new citizens’ advisory committee, tasked with examining the feasibility of a new Citrus Heights school district.
Citrus Heights volunteer, Deaf interpreter remembered by community
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Citrus Heights resident turns 100 Easter Weekend
By Mike Hazlip— Citrus Heights resident Dorothy Webber celebrated her 100th birthday Saturday surrounded by a few close friends and family.
Online voting begins for selecting ‘Best of Citrus Heights’ businesses
By Rylie Friesen– Beginning this month and continuing through May 31, the Citrus Heights community can cast votes online for local businesses they feel are worthy to win this year’s “Best of Citrus Heights” award from the local…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: housing market, robberies, blood drive
Latest local news briefs include realtor comments on why a Citrus Heights home received more than 100 offers last month, Police Chief Ron Lawrence speaking out against proposed crime legislation, and an update on Thursday’s blood drive.
Organic community garden in Citrus Heights to host April plant sale
Sentinel staff report– The Sylvan Ranch Community Garden in Citrus Heights will host its annual spring plant sale fundraiser this month…
Citrus Heights police chief pulls prank on department for April Fools’ Day
Updated 8:46 a.m., April 3– Sentinel staff report– Police Department staff in Citrus Heights opened up an unexpected surprise Thursday involving a box of what appeared to be Krispy Kreme donuts left in the break room by Chief…
Popular Citrus Heights grill house recovering after pandemic slowdown
When the pandemic hit last year along with related prohibitions on indoor dining, the popular, 4.5-star rated Armenian Grill House in Citrus Heights saw a 40% drop in business. And although orders have picked up since then, owner…
Citrus Heights nonprofit looking at next step to help homeless
By Mike Hazlip— Volunteers with the Citrus Heights Homeless Assistance Resource Team (HART) are looking at ways to continue efforts to help area homeless, as “warming centers” set up during the cold season have concluded.
Guest Column: Why is Good Friday called ‘good’?
By Citrus Heights resident Michael Bullington– My memories of Good Friday observance are rooted in my childhood when my family, relatives and friends would make the trip to church to follow the Stations of the Cross…
