Citrus Heights Sentinel

CHPD: Over $2,700 raised for Special Olympics during ‘Tip A Cop’ event
Citrus Heights police said a Wednesday night fundraiser for Special Olympians at Elephant Bar resulted in the largest amount ever raised during the department’s annual “Tip A Cop” fundraiser…

City publishes 9 draft maps splitting Citrus Heights into voting districts
With the May 13 deadline now passed for the public to submit district voting maps for Citrus Heights, a total of nine map options were published Thursday on the city’s website…

Guest Opinion: Governor’s housing plan unfairly penalizes cities, counties
Governor Gavin Newsom announced earlier this year that he was going to make housing his top priority and called for 3.5 million new homes to be built in California within six years…

Here’s how many cell phone tickets Citrus Heights police issued during April crackdown
More than three times as many tickets for phone-related distracted driving were issued by the Citrus Heights Police Department during the month of April in comparison to last year’s average…

Buyer sought for building senior housing on 3.5-acre lot on Sunrise Blvd.
Owners of a high-visibility 3.5-acre vacant lot in Citrus Heights are working to attract an investor to buy the property and build 47 or more low-income senior housing units, or an assisted living facility at the site…

Citrus Heights recognizes 2019 Building Safety Month
By Thomas J. Sullivan–The City of Citrus Heights is recognizing Building Safety Month throughout the month of May, as part of an international campaign to raise awareness about building safety. A proclamation was issued by the City Council…

Antiquated ‘no U-turn’ signs in Citrus Heights to be taken down
Ever wonder why those “No U-turn” signs appear at Citrus Heights intersections barring U-turns between certain hours of the night?

2019 Senior Health Fair to be held at Citrus Heights Community Center
Free exhibits, workshops and other activities are on the agenda for the annual Senior Health Fair at the Citrus Heights Community Center on Thursday, May 16 from 9 a.m. to noon…

San Juan High School Spring Concert set for May 16
Sentinel staff report–A spring concert will be held at San Juan High School on May 16 in the school’s auditorium. According to an event flier, the concert will feature the school’s concert band and choir, and will also…

The story behind the oldest business in Citrus Heights
In 1936, Harold A. Harris opened Harris Welding, and for over 80 years Harris Industrial Gases at 8475 Auburn Blvd. in Citrus Heights has remained in the family, owned and operated through three generations – never moved, never…




