Citrus Heights Sentinel
Citrus Heights News Briefs: collision, repaving, obituary
Latest local news briefs include an SUV crashing into the Citrus Heights Dairy Queen, the obituary of an 80-year-old resident, and City Council members being urged to prioritize repaving San Juan Avenue.
Security guard arrested for allegedly setting fire to structure with homeless man inside
By Mike Hazlip— Citrus Heights police arrested a 29-year-old security guard early Friday morning after he allegedly set fire to a dumpster enclosure with a homeless man inside.
LETTER: Safety upgrades at schools should have happened years ago
By Mark Mitchell– I really have a hard time believing that our schools need more money to upgrade fencing and other aspects of keeping kids safe. It’s 2023, this should have taken place years ago.
Citrus Heights News Briefs: Layoffs, DUI arrests, arson
Latest local news briefs include multiple arrests being made at a Friday night DUI Checkpoint in Citrus Heights, the Sacramento Bee announcing layoffs and a move, a suspect allegedly starting a fire outside a preschool, and a day…
COVID-19: Citrus Heights church resumes outdoor services, as air quality improves
The coronavirus pandemic and smoke-filled skies from California’s wildfires have made traditional in-person gatherings a challenge for many churches, but with smoke clearing in recent days one large church in Citrus Heights has resumed offering outdoor services.
Citrus Heights business district sees dramatic drop in crime
The Sunrise Marketplace business district, made up of more than 400 businesses in the Sunrise-Greenback commercial corridor, has seen crime slashed in half in recent months.
Youth sports, adult fitness among activities offered at Sunrise Parks this fall
The Sunrise Recreation and Park District has released a new online activity guide with a variety of events and activities available this October through January.
Citrus Heights woman among trio arrested after fatal shooting at Roseville hotel
Roseville police on Tuesday announced the arrest of Citrus Heights resident Angelica Garcia, 35, in connection with a shooting last week at a hotel in Roseville.
Police say report of attempted kidnapping of Citrus Heights student was unfounded
A report alleging an attempted kidnapping of a student near Woodside Elementary on Monday quickly generated over 190 comments on social media and was investigated by police this week.
‘A new Gold Rush.’ COVID shutdown fuels Citrus Heights housing market
Housing prices in Citrus heights have been on the rise during the COVID-19 shutdown, as buyers find more options in working from home and sellers move out of state.
Citrus Heights Chamber holding food drive to assist Sayonara Center
The Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce is working with other community organizations to bring food to families at the Sayonara Center.
City cancels Sept. 24 council meeting
The Citrus Heights City Council will not meet for their regularly scheduled second council meeting in September, according to an announcement posted on the city’s website.
