Citrus Heights Sentinel

LETTER: How about enforcing existing laws before passing new ones?
By Mark Mitchell, Citrus Heights– The city just came up with another ordinance, not allowing semi tractor trailers to park on public streets. Good job, that’s great, but…

What’s still open at Sunrise Mall?
By Mike Hazlip— Although declining significantly over the past few decades, Sunrise Mall continues to draw some foot traffic more than 40 years after opening.

375-foot Vietnam Memorial Wall to set up at Rusch Park this month
By Sara Beth Williams– A traveling “Wall That Heals” Vietnam memorial will be making a stop at Rusch Park in Citrus Heights, beginning March 30…

Citrus Heights police investigate two shootings within 36-hour period
Following a deadly shooting in a residential neighborhood near Sylvan Corners on Monday, Citrus Heights police are now investigating another shooting that occurred just two days afterward in another part of the city.

LETTERS: Is Citrus Heights joining the ‘Defund the Police’ movement?
By Jim Monteton– So, let me get this straight: the city can borrow $12 million, buy property at Sylvan Corners, start planning on building more “round abouts,” give themselves

Obituary: Milton ‘Tom’ Vance, founder of Armstrong Plumbing (1933-2021)
Milton (Tom) Thomas Vance passed away peacefully in his home in Citrus Heights, California at the age of 87 years old on Jan. 18, 2021, after battling Parkinson’s disease and kidney cancer. He was surrounded by his loving…

Citrus Heights police deploying extra DUI patrols for Super Bowl Weekend
Additional patrol officers will be on the streets of Citrus Heights over Super Bowl weekend to target drivers showing signs of being under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

Details still limited on what led to fatal Citrus Heights shooting
The Citrus Heights Police Department said Thursday that an investigation into a fatal shooting in a residential neighborhood is still ongoing.

Citrus Heights welcomes new restaurant amid pandemic shutdowns
Fuego Mexican Kitchen at Sunrise Boulevard and Antelope Road is the latest restaurant to open in Citrus Heights, offering a menu of burritos, bowls, tacos and more

Water main break forces closure of Old Auburn Road
The overnight breakage of an 8-inch underground water main forced the closure of Old Auburn Road on Thursday as emergency crews worked to repair the pipe.

Sunrise parks announce Spring outdoor activities, classes
Looking for some outdoor activities during COVID-19 closures?

Annual ‘Boot for Burns’ fundraiser going on this weekend in Citrus Heights
Beginning Thursday and continuing through Sunday, firefighters are again hitting the streets and filling their boots with donations at Sunrise Boulevard and Greenback Lane for the annual “Fill the Boot for Burns” fundraiser in Citrus Heights.




