Citrus Heights Sentinel

Suspect in murder of Citrus Heights woman arrested in Chicago
By Mike Hazlip— A man suspected of murdering a Citrus Heights woman at her workplace in August was arrested Monday.

There’s now two nail-biter races for Citrus Heights City Council seats
Sentinel staff report– Less than 10 votes now separate business owner Natalee Price from Mayor Porsche Middleton in the race for Citrus Heights City Council District 5, and the race for District 2 has now narrowed to less…

City seeks applicants to join Citrus Heights Planning Commission
Sentinel staff report– Want to be part of the decision-making process at City Hall? The City of Citrus Heights is currently accepting applications from residents to fill five seats on the city’s Planning Commission and two seats on…

Citrus Heights City Hall now open as vote center, thru Election Day
City Hall in Citrus Heights opened Saturday as an official vote center for those seeking to vote in person for the 2020 primary election.

More businesses closing amid plans for major shopping center remodel
Following last month’s closure of a popular Chinese restaurant in the Sunrise Village shopping plaza, several other businesses will also be closing their doors in advance of plans for a major remodel and expansion at the center.

New Citrus Heights history display set up inside Sunrise Mall
As Sunrise Mall struggles to survive, one vacant storefront has been re-purposed by the Citrus Heights Historical Society.

Mesa Verde players win Golden Empire League awards, lose playoffs
Following their victory against Casa Roble last Friday, Mesa Verde took their talents to Rocklin to take on Western Sierra Collegiate Academy in the first round of the CIF Sac-San Joaquin Section Championships – Division IV.

Guest Column: Help is on the way for police responding to mental health crisis calls
Guest opinion column by County Supervisor Sue Frost– The discussion around the ever-growing homeless crisis often gets linked to the issue of mental illness, and rightfully so.

Residents invited to 2020 potluck at Citrus Heights Community Center
The Residents’ Empowerment Association of Citrus Heights (REACH) is inviting the public to its 7th annual community workshop and potluck at the Citrus Heights Community Center on March 2.

What’s coming next for the future of Sunrise Mall?
Ideas for the future of Sunrise Mall abound, as the City of Citrus Heights continues to gather input from community members and stakeholders on how to transform the struggling mall into what the city aims to become a…

Trial date reset for driver accused of hitting skateboarder in Citrus Heights
The suspect accused of hitting a skateboarder in Citrus Heights and driving off with her after she flew through his window is still awaiting trial, after his original February trial date was reset.

Popular Chinese restaurant in Citrus Heights closes; plans to relocate
Silver Dragon, a popular Chinese restaurant in the Sunrise Village Shopping center, closed its doors last month and has secured a lease agreement at a nearby shopping plaza.




