Citrus Heights Sentinel

City says it’s evaluating results of ‘road diet’ test on Old Auburn Road
The City of Citrus Heights is currently evaluating results of a controversial nine-day experiment on Old Auburn Road that concluded on Oct. 28.

Guest Column: a bold stand for peace at Citrus Heights schools
As one of only two girls named Maria from kindergarten through high school, there was little diversity in Citrus Heights…

LETTER: Here’s 5 ways to actually improve Old Auburn Road
Sacramento County exercised poor planning by letting the area grow without adding lanes to accommodate the increased traffic. Citrus Heights inherited the issue, but hasn’t done a good job of relieving the issue…

Citrus Heights police awarded $142k grant for more DUI checkpoints, drug training
The Citrus Heights Police Department has been awarded a $142,000 grant through the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for funding DUI checkpoints, saturation patrols, recognition training, and safety enforcement in the city.

Citrus Heights Police Logs: grand thefts, hit-and-run, assault
Latest police logs include reports of a woman crashing into a parked car at a local bar, two grand theft incidents, and an assault reported near Greenback Lane and Birdcage Street.

Hobby Lobby on track for ‘early 2020’ opening in Citrus Heights
Hobby Lobby is moving forward with its conversion of the former Toys R Us building in Citrus Heights into a new 40,000-square-foot hobby supply and home decor store.

LETTER: City’s traffic experiment on Old Auburn Road is insane
I know pot may be legal in California now, but not sure who in the city was ingesting it when they came up with the plan to somehow make the road safer by reducing the number of lanes.

Low-income senior housing proposal moves forward, despite opposition
Sentinel staff report–Citrus Heights planning commissioners voted unanimously Wednesday night to recommend approval of a 110-unit senior housing project on Fair Oaks Boulevard, despite opposition from some residents in the neighborhood. The project now goes to the City…

Citrus Heights News Briefs: DUI checkpoint results, turn lanes, traffic safety
Latest local news briefs include results from this weekend’s DUI checkpoint operation, turn lane extension work near Sunrise Boulevard and Greenback Lane, and an upcoming open house to discuss a new transportation safety program…

Sports Recap: Here’s what happened in Citrus Heights football (Oct. 24-25)
Mesa Verde Mavericks faced the Woodland Wolves in a Senior Night home game on Oct. 24, while the San Juan Spartans played a game against the Linden Lions the following night…