Citrus Heights Sentinel

Six businesses Citrus Heights said goodbye to in 2022
Sentinel staff report– Citrus Heights welcomed many new businesses in 2022, but also saw several notable departures of restaurants and other businesses during the same year.

How did Citrus Heights fare in recent storm?
By Mike Hazlip— Despite localized flooding and standing water in various areas, creeks in Citrus Heights and underground pipes worked well amid heavy rains over the weekend, a city spokeswoman said in an update Tuesday.

Transient arrested in Citrus Heights after New Year’s Day stabbing
By Mike Hazlip— A man wanted for attempted murder in a stabbing on Sunday was arrested in Citrus Heights on Tuesday, a media release by the Placer County Sheriff said.

Coronavirus: 10th death reported in Citrus Heights
The death toll attributed to COVID-19 has now risen to a total of 10 in Citrus Heights, according to county health data released this week.

DUI suspected after collision shuts down Madison Ave, takes out utility pole
The heavily trafficked intersection of Sunrise Boulevard and Madison Avenue in Citrus Heights was shut down after a two-vehicle collision involving a utility pole occurred in the early morning hours on Wednesday.

City answers common questions about vision for Sunrise Mall
Wondering why there’s three hotels shown in conceptual plans for redevelopment at Sunrise Mall, or whether there will be space for the weekly Farmer’s Market to continue?

National Night Out postponed due to COVID-19
The first Tuesday in August would normally see various neighborhood crime watch groups gathering outdoors across Citrus Heights and the nation, but this year is anything but normal.

Restaurant stimulus brings in over $600k to Citrus Heights restaurants, so far
The statewide Great Plates Delivered program that provides free meals to seniors and revenue to restaurants during the COVID-19 pandemic has once again been extended.

Drive-in movie in Citrus Heights brings families out for some fun amid pandemic
A cool summer breeze at twilight carrying the smell of pizza as kids of all ages sat with pillows and blankets in the beds of pickup trucks was reminiscent of an earlier time at the drive in.

Citrus Heights News Briefs: robbery, COVID-19 cases, obituary
Latest local news briefs include police searching for a robbery suspect who used a stolen debit card in Citrus Heights, an update on local COVID-19 cases, and a repeat DUI offender receiving a fourth conviction in Citrus Heights.

LETTER: If Citrus Heights sales tax goes up, it’s worth it to shop in Placer County
By Alan Utzig, Citrus Heights– Council members should keep in mind that Placer County is only a few minutes away…

Portion of Auburn Blvd closed after collision knocks down wires in Citrus Heights
POLICE: Hit-and-run likely cause of downed wires, Auburn Blvd closure




