Citrus Heights Sentinel
Budget Update: Citrus Heights on track for $4M surplus
By Phillip Pesola– Following a mid-year budget presentation last month showing Citrus Heights is projected to have a nearly $4 million surplus, the City Council approved adjustments to the city’s current budget…
2024 Citrus Heights Police Log Spotlight: Feb. 22-28
Latest local police logs include grand theft at Harbor Freight Tools on Wednesday, an arrest at Woodside K-8, and a vehicle reported stolen from a location on Mariposa Avenue…
‘Snack Man’ leads annual sock drive for Citrus Heights homeless community
Sentinel staff report– Kicking off the month of March, Alfred “Snack Man” Sanchez is leading his annual sock drive to benefit the local homeless population…
Citrus Heights nonprofit hosting holiday ‘Adopt-a-Family’ program
By Sara Beth Williams– A local nonprofit with a mission to empower single moms and their families is planning to donate meals and gifts to up to 60 families this December…
2023 Citrus Heights Police Log Spotlight: Nov. 16-21
Latest police logs include a report of shots fired at a building on the 6700 block of Greenback Lane, a theft arrest at Kohl’s after an officer was flagged down, and a robbery on the 7800 block of…
This Citrus Heights woman was recognized by the mayor this month. Here’s why
By Lily Tu– A longstanding resident of Citrus Heights was honored with a Good Neighbor award during a Nov. 9 City Council meeting for her service to children in the community…
Police investigating after woman’s body found near Sunrise Blvd
By Mike Hazlip— Citrus Heights police were called to a location near Sunrise Boulevard and Oak Avenue Tuesday morning and discovered the body of a deceased woman…
Laser light show, night market planned outside Sunrise Mall
The Sunrise MarketPlace business district will kick off its 2023 “Magical Moments” holiday event series on Dec. 1 with a laser light show and night market in the parking lot outside the Men’s Macy’s store at Sunrise Mall…
Sunrise Mall store reopens, again, after damage from water leaks
By Mike Hazlip— A retail store at Sunrise Mall has reopened after the business twice closed due to leaks from roof-related issues, sources say…
Developer eyes subdivision on Old Auburn Road
A developer has submitted an application to subdivide a five-acre parcel on Old Auburn Road near Sunrise Boulevard, with plans initially calling for development of 20 homes on the lot and an adjacent parcel but now..
Local thrift shop closes after five years in business
By Mike Hazlip— A Citrus Heights thrift shop has closed after five years of ups and downs as the owners struggled to keep the doors open…
City director recognized with regional ’40 under 40′ award
By Sara Beth Williams– Thirty-nine-year-old Meghan Huber, who serves as the Citrus Heights economic development and community engagement director, was recognized this month with a “40 Under 40 Award” by…
