Citrus Heights Sentinel

Daniels to resign from Citrus Heights City Council, won’t finish term
Sentinel staff report– In a change of plans, Citrus Heights Mayor Bret Daniels said in a statement to fellow council members on Tuesday that he will be be resigning from his position on the council effective Aug. 31,…

Obituary: Kathleen I. Draper (1945-2024)
Kathy was a Sacramento native and lived in Citrus Heights for more than 30 years…

Citrus Heights City Council on summer recess
The Citrus Heights City Council did not meet this week, as the council is on summer recess…

City cancels ice cream social due to heat wave
Sentinel staff report– The City of Citrus Heights announced that its planned July 11 outdoor City Scoop event has been cancelled, citing the area being under an extreme heat advisory…

2024 Citrus Heights Police Log Spotlight: June 20-26
Latest police logs in Citrus Heights show an uptick in overall incidents listed, with that rise coming from disturbance calls, as well as homeless-related calls, code enforcement, and calls regarding suspicious circumstances…

Guest Column: Replacing gas tax with a fee per mile driven? I have concerns.
By Sue Frost– This summer, as Californians prepare for road trips and vacations, I wanted to share my thoughts on the Road Charge Collection Pilot, a mileage-based tax program designed to help fund road maintenance…

2024 Citrus Heights Police Log Spotlight: May 30-June 4
Latest police logs in Citrus Heights include a narcotics arrest following a report of a homeless camp at Sylvan Oaks Library, a stolen vehicle reported on Twining Way, and police assisting with a vehicle repossession at Reva Apartments…

Meet John Klunder: a suburban farmer in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— Known as “Farmer John” to friends and neighbors, Citrus Heights resident John Klunder and his wife use their storied property to grow farm-to-fork produce…

Guest Column: This Supreme Court case could give cities more tools to address homeless crisis
By Sue Frost– I often consider the age-old concept of “the carrot and the stick,” which embodies the balance between enforcement and support—a theme that frequently comes up in discussions about how we govern and regulate the homeless…

Citrus Heights business owner seeks to brighten people’s lives through passion project
By Mike Hazlip— After more than a decade running a successful screen printing business, Jessica Tillery wanted to give back to the community through a passion project that aims to bring some light into people’s lives…