Citrus Heights Sentinel
Citrus Heights Big Lots store shutters, as CEO cites impact of inflation
By Sara Beth Williams– Following several weeks of liquidation sales, the Big Lots store in Citrus Heights has closed — part of a round of closures for 2023 that included seven stores nationwide.
Standoff: Police arrest suspect after shots fired near Sunrise Mall
By Mike Hazlip— Citrus Heights police officers on Saturday night responded to reports of a shooting at an apartment complex on Sunrise East Way, leading to the arrest of a barricaded suspect.
Water main failure prompts roadway closures near Mesa Verde High School
By Sara Beth Williams– A broken water main in the area of Lauppe Lane and Carriage Drive resulted in road closures Monday morning as crews worked to repair the pipe.
Meet the owner of Citrus Heights’ newest grocery store
The smell of exotic spices and a warm smile from the owner greets customers at the newly opened Narenj Mediterranean Grocery in Citrus Heights.
Suspect with stolen vehicle arrested after pursuit in Citrus Heights
Officers with the Citrus Heights Police Department arrested a suspect Wednesday after he led police on a vehicle and foot pursuit.
Guest Column: The good and the bad about Sac County’s latest budget
This year has been one filled with extraordinary circumstances, forcing us to adapt in the way we do even the most routine of things. The budget process for Sacramento County is no exception.
Q&A: Why is Citrus Heights spending millions on a trail instead of repaving roads?
A common question about a $7 million trail slated to begin construction next year in Citrus Heights revolves around why the funds aren’t instead being spent on repaving roads or other priorities.
Popular bingo center in Citrus Heights shifts outdoors during COVID-19
Grand Oaks Bingo Center has resumed hosting games during the coronavirus pandemic, with modified operations bringing the game outdoors to the center’s expansive parking lot on Auburn Boulevard.
COVID Relief: Restaurant stimulus has injected over $1.1M into Citrus Heights economy
The “Great Plates Delivered” program, which has been providing federal and state funds to local restaurants who deliver free meals to seniors and at-risk individuals, has now brought more than $1 million to the local economy.
Citrus Heights Pumpkin Farm won’t reopen this year, for first time in 46 years
The popular Citrus Heights Pumpkin Farm, which has been in operation for nearly 50 years, will not be opening this season.
Guest Opinion: A pandemic is the worst time imaginable for Citrus Heights to raise taxes
In the November election, Citrus Heights residents will be tasked with voting on Measure M, a proposed sales tax increase that, if passed, will take in millions of dollars every single year with no roadmap for where the…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: smoke, shooting, obituary
Latest local news briefs include a one-year-old boy from Citrus Heights dying while his family tried to escape an out-of-state wildfire, smoke-filled skies in Citrus Heights, a shooting on I-80, and an obituary of a local resident.
