Citrus Heights Sentinel

Most voters in Citrus Heights can’t vote in City Council race this year
Voters in Citrus Heights receiving their ballots in the mail this week may have noticed something missing.

COVID-19: Frost joins leaders in calling for business reopenings by zip code
Supervisor Sue Frost, who represents Citrus Heights and neighboring areas on the county Board of Supervisors, announced her support this week for reopening areas of the state by zip code — rather than county-by-county.

Strip mall on Greenback Lane undergoing renovation. Here’s what’s planned
An aging commercial strip mall on Greenback Lane near Auburn Boulevard is currently undergoing renovation to accommodate its newest tenant.

Trio arrested after 120mph chase, shoplifting from Citrus Heights Walgreens
Three female suspects from the Bay Area were arrested by police over the weekend after they allegedly stole thousands of dollars in products from a Citrus Heights Walgreens and then proceeded to rob another Walgreens in Folsom.

The Civic Minute: What’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?
The Citrus Heights City Council will meet Thursday night to consider formal acceptance of a grant to purchase tasers and other police equipment, as well as consider a change in the rules regarding how items can be put…

Money pours into battle over Measure M sales tax hike in Citrus Heights
Campaign finance disclosures filed last month reveal tens of thousands of dollars in contributions are flowing into the fight over Measure M in Citrus Heights, with proponents of the sales tax increase reporting more than 30 times the…

Citrus Heights PD to host free ‘etching’ day to help reduce catalytic converter theft
The Citrus Heights Police Department is teaming up with Pastor’s Auto Care to offer a free catalytic converter etching event on October 10.

Guest Opinion: I manage a popular Citrus Heights restaurant. Here’s why I’m against Measure M
I’m Hector Alcazar, manager of the El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant in Citrus Heights. Our business is struggling to survive and our employees are struggling to provide for their families. I’m opposed to the Citrus Heights Measure M sales…

Citrus Heights News Briefs: smoke, obituary, donation
Latest local news briefs include a local church cancelling its outdoor services again due to wildfire smoke, updates on an arson report at a preschool and abuse at a daycare, and an obituary for a 34-year-old Citrus Heights…

Guest Column: What you should know about the housing market in Citrus Heights
By Beth Moran– First-time home buyers who are actively seeking to purchase a home are struggling to find one in Citrus Heights. With interest rates hovering between 2.5 – 3% and VA loans as low as 2.25%, the…