Citrus Heights Sentinel

Q&A: Who’s paying for those new 25-year banners near the mall?
Sentinel staff report– Residents traveling near Sunrise Mall in recent weeks may have seen new banners set up along the Sunrise-Greenback commercial corridor, prompting one reader to inquire why the banners have been set up and whether the…

2024 Citrus Heights Police Log Spotlight: Feb. 15-21
Latest local police logs include a welfare check on Glenhurst Way on Wednesday resulting in an arrest for obstructing officers, petty theft reported on Sayonara Drive, and a DUI arrest following a traffic stop on Sunrise Boulevard…

Rusch Park restrooms closed as district struggles with recurring damage
By Sara Beth Williams– The restrooms on the east side of Rusch Community Park could be closed for several months…

Citrus Heights voted 4-0 to drop its panhandling ordinance. Here’s why
By Mike Hazlip— The Citrus Heights City Council last week voted to repeal the city’s panhandling ordinance citing potential concerns over First Amendment lawsuits…

Citrus Heights council votes 3-1 to support ‘Taxpayer Protection Act’
The Citrus Heights City Council last week voted to support the Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act of 2024, an initiative that has…

Victims in near-fatal Citrus Heights collision sue police dept
By Mike Hazlip— The Roseville Police department has been named in a lawsuit filed by a family involved in a near-fatal collision in Citrus Heights with an allegedly stolen pickup truck attempting to evade authorities…

Two Citrus Heights men among 12 arrested after ‘horrendous’ child porn investigation
By Mike Hazlip— The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office on Halloween announced 12 arrests in an operation dubbed “Operation Monster Mash” targeting individuals suspected of creating and distributing child sexual abuse material…

Citrus Heights police chief says ‘accountability’ is key to clean up city
By Mike Hazlip— In an Oct. 23 address to residents of Citrus Heights Neighborhood Area 10, Police Chief Alex Turcotte said city staff is working with county authorities on ways to prosecute what he called nuisance offenders…

Hells Angels members arrested in shooting near Citrus Heights border
By Mike Hazlip— Authorities on Thursday announced the arrest of four men in connection with a July 8 shooting near Madison and San Juan avenues…

2023 Citrus Heights Police Log Spotlight: Oct. 20-25
Latest police logs include wildlife prompting a police call at Kingswood K-8 on Wednesday, a vehicle being reported stolen from the Montage Apartments, and a midnight traffic stop on Butternut Drive leading to an arrest for a prior…

Citrus Heights requests school district fund officers for San Juan, Mesa Verde
By Sara Beth Williams– Following a split vote on whether the city should use federal coronavirus relief funds to fund placement of officers in each high school, the Citrus Heights City Council voted unanimously on Thursday…

Citrus Heights firefighter couple featured on new ‘Raid The Cage’ TV show
By Lily Tu– Two firefighting fiancés from Citrus Heights played in a CBS’ “Raid the Cage” TV show in an episode that aired this month, winning over $130,000 in prizes…




