Citrus Heights Sentinel

Citrus Heights police arrest suspect after multiple mid-day robberies
The Citrus Heights Police Department announced the arrest of 31-year-old Brian Keating on Wednesday, March 20, following the investigation into three robberies which took place mid-morning on the same day…

Stones casino to host annual Vietnam Veterans Luncheon
By Sara Beth Williams– An annual Vietnam Veterans Luncheon is set to be held March 28 at Stones Gambling Hall, in recognition of National Vietnam War Veterans Day…

Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce welcomes new executive director
By Sara Beth Williams– Sheri Merrick has been selected as the new executive director of the Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce, following the chamber’s prior director stepping down in January…

March held in Citrus Heights for Homeless Persons Memorial Day
By Mike Hazlip— Held each year in the middle of the holiday season on the longest night of the year, Dec. 21, a well-known local advocate for people experiencing homelessness in Citrus Heights organized a march on Thursday…

City of Citrus Heights announces ‘best lights’ winners for 2023
Sentinel staff report- The City of Citrus Heights has announced the winners of its 2023 “Best Lights in Citrus Heights” contest, with awards going to six homes in different categories…

One of Citrus Heights PD’s longest-serving hires is retiring
By Lily Tu– Police Commander Jason Russo is retiring from the Citrus Heights Police Department at the end of this month, bringing his 17 years of service in Citrus Heights to a close…

New woodfire pizza restaurant opens in Citrus Heights
Sentinel staff report– Benji’s Woodfire Pizza is now open on Auburn Boulevard, following a grand opening held at the location on Dec. 8…

New thrift store opens on Greenback Lane
By Mike Hazlip— Grand openings signs announcing a new boutique thrift shop are up along Greenback Lane, near Mariposa Avenue…

National home decor chain to open new store in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— Another vacant storefront in Citrus Heights is slated to soon be filled…

Collision prompts power outage, brief closure on Old Auburn Road
A distracted driver was reportedly the cause of a power outage and street closure on Old Auburn Road on Monday…

Have you seen this new wall art in Citrus Heights?
Sentinel staff report– Drivers traveling along Sunrise Boulevard near Greenback Lane can now see a new mural, the latest of eight large murals that have popped up over the past two years in the Sunrise MarketPlace…

New CHPD program seeks to address ‘low-level’ nuisance offenders
By Mike Hazlip— Over the past year-and-a-half, Citrus Heights police have worked with city and county officials to develop a new program aimed at curbing low-level crimes that impact quality of life for residents…




