Citrus Heights Sentinel

These 3 tech tools could help local business owners in Citrus Heights
Many small businesses in Citrus Heights and across the country are facing unfortunate challenges during these unprecedented times. In an effort to help businesses stay successful, some tech companies are stepping up to provide solutions to help ease…

Protesters march in Citrus Heights to decry racism, police brutality
From Sunrise Mall to City Hall, around 100 demonstrators of all ages and races marched with “Black Lives Matter” signs along Greenback Lane Friday and Saturday, as cars honked in support.

Citrus Heights police chief speaks out on Floyd death, protests, looting
Police Chief Ron Lawrence, in an update to the Citrus Heights City Council on Thursday, called last month’s killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis “sickening” and tragic.

Citrus Heights Rollerland reopens, as county moves into Stage 3
Sunrise Rollerland, the nearly 50-year-old roller skating rink near Sunrise Mall, will see its first skaters Sunday, June 14, nearly three months since COVID-19 stay-at-home orders took effect.

Restaurant stimulus offering free meals to seniors extended
By Mike Hazlip–The California program helping struggling restaurants and seniors shut-in by COVID-19 restrictions will be in place until July 10, after FEMA officials approved a funding extension last week. The Great Plates Delivered program uses state and…

Thousands in Citrus Heights still haven’t responded to US Census. Does it matter?
The self-response rate for the 2020 US Census is lower than officials hoped for in Citrus Heights, but still well-above the state and national response rate.

Citrus Heights News Briefs: Bulldogs, theft, obituary
Latest local news briefs include an obituary for a Citrus Heights Air Force veteran, burglary at a laundromat, Bulldog babies on CBS 13, and a Bearpaw giveaway to help frontline healthcare workers.

Citrus Heights teen spends birthday helping clean creek
Seeking to fulfill a birthday wish, a family from Citrus Heights spent the day helping local teen Josie Patik clean up a local creek and park.

Citrus Heights man shot to death while visiting out-of-town grave site
Police said Citrus Heights resident Jaquan Cheatham, 26, was shot to death Monday while visiting a grave site in a small Bay Area town.

Citrus Heights COVID-19 cases surpass 100; related deaths remain at 8
Latest numbers updated by county health officials on Thursday show Citrus Heights has now had a total of 101 confirmed cases of COVID-19, up from 79 cases two weeks ago. Associated deaths have remained at eight since May…




