Citrus Heights Sentinel
Semi-final vote count shows two winners in close Citrus Heights council races
Sentinel staff report– With election officials now reporting zero ballots remaining to be counted, Mayor Porsche Middleton and newcomer MariJane Lopez-Taff have won the most votes in a pair of razor-close races for Citrus Heights City Council.
Citrus Heights police share 8 tips to help prevent package theft
Sentinel staff report– In addition to deploying location-tracked “bait” to trap package thieves and other criminals, the Citrus Heights Police Department is advising the public of eight ways to reduce the chance of having a package stolen this…
Here’s the 24 objectives Citrus Heights is pursuing over next 6 months
Sentinel staff report– During the Nov. 10 council meeting last month, city leaders formally adopted 24 objectives to accomplish over the next six months, ranging from planning for Sunrise Mall to special enforcement targeting chronic criminals. The objectives…
What happened to Yippie’s Playcenter in Citrus Heights?
Several months before Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered businesses deemed “non-essential” to be shut down in California, a newly opened 5,800-square-foot kids play center in Citrus Heights had already shut its doors for good.
Realtor’s Corner: Skipping mortgage payments during the COVID-19 crisis?
This spring certainly isn’t typical, and although real estate made the cut on the “essential services” list, our clients’ needs to make a move has challenged the real estate industry to flex like never before.
Obituary: Anna May Dill, a life that touches others goes on forever (1931-2020)
Anna May Dill passed away peacefully on April 17, 2020 at age 88.
Guest Column: Navigating parenthood during a pandemic
Families across the country are adapting to a new in-home routine to keep themselves and others safe during this unprecedented time. As many are facing adjusted school and work days, here are some tips to help keep kids…
CHPD awarded $600k grant for new anti-tobacco cop, wrapped vehicle
By Mike Hazlip– Citrus Heights City Council members on Thursday unanimously voted to accept a $606,000 grant to curb youth tobacco use over a three year period.
Citrus Heights News Briefs: virus shutdowns, farmers market, ‘chop shop’ arrest
Latest local news briefs include a single mom from Citrus Heights being interviewed by KQED about her role in protesting statewide shutdowns, a stolen truck being found at a suspected chop shop in Nevada County, and other news…
Two killed in head-on Citrus Heights collision
Two people were killed and two more were hospitalized after a head-on collision occurred Thursday evening near the intersection of Auburn Boulevard and Greenback Lane.
Discount retailer’s plan for new Citrus Heights store could be in limbo
“Let go and have fun!” – That’s the retail motto of Five Below, a trending new national tweens and teens discount retailer hoping to open this summer in the site of the former Dressbarn in Citrus Town Center…
Guest Opinion: Time to face reality of city’s financial problems in Citrus Heights
As the current COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact societal interactions, the Citrus Heights City Council gives the appearance of being the ostrich with its head in the ground, hoping that it will go away, instead of acting to…
