Citrus Heights Sentinel
Middleton calls term as Citrus Heights mayor ‘a tremendous honor’
By Sara Beth Williams– Citrus Heights Mayor Tim Schaefer began the first council meeting of 2023 by recognizing outgoing mayor and current District 5 councilwoman Porsche Middleton for her service as the city’s mayor last year.
2023: Four new faces join Citrus Heights Planning Commission
Sentinel staff report– The influential, seven-member Citrus Heights Planning Commission now has a majority of new members, following appointments by the City Council last week.
Some in Citrus Heights without power for days after storm
By Mike Hazlip— The series of storms that lashed California have left downed trees and power outages in their wake, with some Citrus Heights residents going on their fourth day without power.
Citrus Heights PD nab pair of suspects stealing catalytic converters
The Citrus Heights Police Department reported Wednesday that officers caught two suspects “in the act,” while the pair were allegedly stealing a catalytic converter from a vehicle.
Citrus Heights News Briefs: DeAngelo, pet palaces, fire, obituary
Latest local news briefs include Citrus Heights officers assisting with evacuations in the state’s wildfires, the passing of a community volunteer, a Citrus Heights man being featured on ABC 10 for his unusual craft, and more.
Citrus Heights Water District director re-elected by default, after no challengers file
Voters won’t see any names for the Citrus Heights Water District board of directors on their ballot this year, after no challengers filed to run for a seat on the board by the Aug. 7 deadline.
Guest Opinion: Why I’m supporting Measure M
For more than a year, the senior city officials have studied the issue of revenue needs for the Citrus Heights going forward in the 21st Century. They recognized the need to do something about
Guest Opinion: Prop 15 is a better solution than Measure M
As the city places Measure M to increase the municipal sales and use tax in the amount of 1% on the ballot, The Sentinel has published guest opinions in support and opposition to the proposal.
Citrus Heights Men’s Wearhouse closes permanently amid company bankruptcy
The Men’s Wearhouse location across from Sunrise Mall has shuttered its doors amid parent company, Tailored Brands, filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy earlier this month.
Citrus Heights bowling alley staying afloat so far, while others close permanently
Many family entertainment venues across California have been hard hit by the state’s COVID-19 shutdown orders, and Steve Cook’s Fireside Lanes in Citrus Heights is no exception.
Vandalism suspect spotted, arrested within hours of social media post
A man who vandalized the car wash at Pastor’s Valero gas station in Citrus Heights was spotted and arrested about two hours after the business asked the community for help in identifying the suspect.
Measure M sales tax opponents to boycott Citrus Heights Chamber forum
A Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce forum intended to allow both sides of the controversial Measure M sales tax to present their case will likely only have one side present on Monday night after opponents of the proposed…
