Citrus Heights Sentinel

Citrus Heights News Briefs: obituary, holiday, massage parlors
Latest local news briefs include an upcoming community meeting to discuss a rapid increase the number of massage parlors in Citrus Heights, closure of City Hall due to Presidents’ Day, and an obituary for an 85-year-old resident.

Guest Opinion: This new ‘tool’ will help end homelessness
By Supervisor Sue Frost– Several years ago, I was approached by a group of individuals who were desperately advocating for the Sacramento Board to approve Laura’s Law, which would establish collaborative court proceedings for seriously mentally ill individuals…

Has the housing market hit bottom in Citrus Heights?
By Mike Hazlip— Uncertainty among both buyers and sellers continues, as the months-long drop in home prices shows possible signs of leveling out…

SMUD publishes latest list of over 2,500 customers with unclaimed checks
The Sacramento Municipal Utility District has published its 2020 list of more than 2,500 customers who have unclaimed money in amounts ranging from as little as $15 to more than $2,000 each. By law, money not claimed by…

Citrus Heights officially recognizes Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day
The City of Citrus Heights last week declared Dec. 21 as National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day in recognition of those who have died living on the streets.

Citrus Heights PD ramping up DUI patrols during holiday season
Sentinel staff report–Citrus Heights police on Friday began deploying additional officers on the streets to target drivers suspected to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The operation is funded by federal grant money and will continue…

New increased speed limit signs installed in Citrus Heights
Speed limits at four locations in Citrus Heights officially increased by five miles per hour on Monday, along with a drop in the speed limit on one section of roadway.

Site work begins for new surgery center in Citrus Heights
Development activity across Citrus Heights is continuing, with construction fencing and earth-moving machinery now seen at the future site of a nearly 16,000-square-foot surgery center.

Sunrise Mall features socially distanced Santa this year
Photos with Santa are a little different this year at Sunrise Mall.

Driver arrested after rollover collision on Sunrise Blvd
By Mike Hazlip—Citrus Heights police officers arrested a 22-year-old male for felony DUI at the scene of a rollover collision at Sunrise Boulevard and Larwin Drive Saturday night. Citrus Heights Police Lt. Michael Wells told The Sentinel officers…

Six must-see Christmas light displays in Citrus Heights
Sentinel staff report– For those looking for some of the best Christmas light displays in Citrus Heights, here’s six of the top displays in town for 2020.

Guest Column: Struggling businesses need relief, not fines
By Supervisor Sue Frost– The past nine months have been a roller coaster for all of us.




