Citrus Heights Sentinel
Congressman Bera to speak at Citrus Heights Community Center
Sentinel staff report– Congressman Ami Bera (D-Sacramento) will be speaking in Citrus Heights on March 14 during a luncheon hosted by the Chamber of Commerce…
Police call in helicopter after incident at Citrus Heights restaurant
By Mike Hazlip– An incident on Saturday night in Citrus Heights involving a disturbance and report of a gun at the Raising Cane’s restaurant on Greenback Lane prompted a police response and helicopter assistance.
Citrus Heights News Briefs: ‘N-word,’ home sales, school board
Latest local news briefs include an investigation launched after a staff member reportedly used the “N-word” at San Juan High School, a report on diversity in representation on school boards, and an update on home sales in Citrus…
Man injured in shooting at Citrus Heights apartment complex
By Mike Hazlip— A Valentine’s Day shooting in Citrus Heights left a man with a gunshot wound outside an apartment complex, in what police believe was likely a drug robbery.
Business, community leaders call for end to shutdown during Citrus Heights event
By Mike Hazlip— State Assemblyman Kevin Kiley on Monday joined Sacramento County Supervisor Sue Frost and the Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce at an outdoor event aimed at increasing support to reopen local small businesses.
COVID-19: Citrus Heights Community Center available to rent for drive-thru events
Sentinel staff report– After nearly a year of indoor events being cancelled or put on hold during the coronavirus pandemic, the city recently began marketing the Citrus Heights Community Center as an ideal location to host “contactless drive-thru”…
Green Acres on track to open new Citrus Heights location in March
Sentinel staff report– Progress is continuing quickly at the future site of a new Green Acres plant nursery on San Juan Avenue, as the company works to open in time for the expected spring season planting rush.
Guest Column: Kids need sports for physical, mental health during pandemic
By Sue Frost– You may have seen on the news, or outside your car window while driving down Sunrise Boulevard in January, that a movement is growing in California. There is increasing support for the simple notion that…
Citrus Heights council splits 3-2 over replacement for Asst. City Manager
Sentinel staff report– The retirement of Assistant City Manager Ronda Rivera this month, which came as a surprise to several council members after her 16 years of service with the City of Citrus Heights, led to a divided…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: shooting, appreciation, cell towers
Latest news briefs include a local teen sharing his appreciation for the Citrus Heights Police Department, a former resident being killed by Idaho police in a tragic case of mistaken identity, and the planning commission approving two monopine…
LETTERS: Sylvan Corners, mayor, defunding police
Latest letters to the editor include perspectives on development at Sylvan Corners, police department funding, and the City Council…
Guest Column: These principles guide my votes on the Citrus Heights City Council
By Tim Schaefer– I am humbled and honored to have been elected by the voters of Citrus Heights in District 3 on Nov. 3, 2020.
