Citrus Heights Sentinel
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.
Helicopter aids in search for suspect near Sylvan Corners
Sentinel staff report– Residents near Sylvan Corners heard sounds of a helicopter circling the area Thursday night as police searched for an individual who fled from police on foot.
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.
Second Dutch Bros in Citrus Heights to open soon
The future site of a new Dutch Bros coffee drive-thru is beginning to take shape, as the building’s wood frame can now be seen erected in the Summerhills Plaza near Interstate 80 and Antelope Road.
Development activity continues in Citrus Heights despite COVID-19 setbacks
Despite double-digit unemployment and uncertain economic outlook during the coronavirus pandemic, development projects across Citrus Heights can be seen progressing.
Citrus Heights News Briefs: Bingo, lawsuit, obituary, COVID-19
Latest local news briefs include an update on deaths and case numbers for COVID-19 in Citrus Heights, a cheating lawsuit at Stones Casino being settled, and an obituary of a local resident.
LETTER: Citrus Heights needs Measure M
By Stephanie Glaser, Citrus Heights– Residents in Citrus Heights are strong supporters of public safety, vibrant neighborhoods and economic opportunity.
Video: Jean Duncan’s memories of Citrus Heights captured in city’s oral history project
Longtime Citrus Heights resident and active community member Jean Duncan passed away on Sept. 11, but her legacy still lives on in the memories of those whose lives she touched and through video captured as part of the…
Guest Opinion: 7 myths about Measure M
As a citizen of Citrus Heights for many years and serving on the City Council for ten years, I am very familiar with the inner workings of City Hall and how things are done.
Citrus Heights PD cracking down on pedestrian-related violations
Citing a “dramatic increase” in pedestrian deaths and injuries across the state in the past decade, the Citrus Heights Police Department is deploying additional officers on the streets to be on the lookout for unsafe drivers and pedestrians…
