Citrus Heights Sentinel

The story behind this huge wall mural in Citrus Heights
By Sara Beth Williams– Thanks to grants from the city and other sources, several murals now grace the walls of the Sunrise MarketPlace business district in Citrus Heights, including a large mural spanning one of the walls of…

Police deploying DUI patrols for Super Bowl Weekend
Sentinel staff report– Additional patrol officers will be on the streets of Citrus Heights from Feb. 11-12 to target drivers showing signs of being under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

Spring carnival returns to Sunrise Mall for 2023
Sentinel staff report– The parking lot of Sunrise Mall is again home to the Midway of Fun traveling carnival, with entertainment and rides set up from Feb. 10-19, 2023.

Citrus Heights News Briefs: arrest, stolen decor, award, obituary
Latest local news briefs include an arrest after a car theft in Citrus Heights, more Christmas decor reported stolen, and an obituary for a 98-year-old local resident.

CHPD breaks up large car sideshow in Kohl’s parking lot
Reports on Saturday night of burnouts, gunshots and reckless driving involving several hundred cars at a sideshow in the Kohl’s parking lot prompted a response from the Citrus Heights Police Department and several other agencies.

Citrus Heights to host ‘virtual tree lighting’ this Thursday
The City of Citrus Heights will host a virtual tree lighting this year, in light of COVID-19 making the city’s traditional in-person lighting unfeasible.

Citrus Heights homeowner hopes light display shines positivity amid pandemic
Residents of Orelle Creek Court in Citrus Heights have been putting up Christmas lights for decades, attracting thousands to drive or walk by each year. This year, however, will be a little different because of COVID-19.

Garage fire damages Citrus Heights home; family safely escapes
A fire broke out Wednesday night at a Citrus Heights home in the northeastern area of the city, causing the roof of an attached garage to cave in.

City releases statement after defeat of Measure M sales tax
Sentinel staff report–In the city’s first public statement following the defeat of a $12 million sales tax proposal in Citrus Heights, the city manager acknowledged the decision of voters and said community involvement will be invited in upcoming…

Dec. 4th: Deadline to apply for Planning Commission or Construction Appeals Board
This Friday at 5 p.m. is the deadline to apply for a position on the Planning Commission or Construction Board of Appeals for the City of Citrus Heights.

Drive-thru Christmas event sells out at Citrus Town Center
A drive-thru Christmas-themed event in Citrus Heights slated for this weekend has sold out.

Suspect sought after attempted robbery at Jack in the Box
Citrus Heights police responded to a report of an attempted robbery Monday afternoon at the Jack in the Box restaurant on Sunrise Boulevard.




