Citrus Heights Sentinel
Citrus Heights News Briefs: fentanyl, city concert, fatal collision
Latest local news briefs include a concert held outside City Hall on Saturday, the arrest of a 36-year-old local man in possession of suspected fentanyl and a stolen motorcycle, and the coroner’s office identifying a motorcyclist killed in…
Yard Art: Decorated classic Jeep serves as photo backdrop in Citrus Heights
By Sara Beth Williams– During the pandemic, Citrus Heights residents Milla and Denis Oliferchik bought a classic 1955 Jeep Willys in hopes of completely restoring it to its former glory. However, within the first weekend, Milla Oliferchik said…
Fallin’ into Fun event to be held in Birdcage shopping center
Sentinel staff report– A free event with carnival games, food trucks, music, a beer garden and a “makers market” of local artisans and crafters is planned for a new “Fallin’ into Fun” event later this month in Citrus…
Annual ‘Turkey Shoot’ contest resumes in Citrus Heights
It’s time for grazing “Hens” and “Toms” to proudly strut their stuff to determine just who’s the most photogenic turkey in Citrus Heights.
Citrus Heights News Briefs: drug drop-off, bait arrests, fundraiser
Latest news briefs include an upcoming local fundraiser for slain Sheriff’s Deputy Brian Ishmael, more bait arrests announced by Citrus Heights police, and a report from last weekend’s drug drop-off event at police headquarters.
Sunrise Mall general manager moves on to new job
Susie Rodgers, general manager at Sunrise Mall, has accepted a new position as marketing manager for the Sacramento Downtown Commons, (DOCO) leaving her former position on Oct. 31.
LETTERS: Sunrise Mall’s future, ‘road diet’ changes, veterans building
Latest letters from Citrus Heights Sentinel readers include more perspectives on temporary changes on Old Auburn Road, and advocacy for a new veterans building to be included in plans for Sunrise Mall.
Bittersweet evening for San Juan Spartans, class of 2020
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City says it’s evaluating results of ‘road diet’ test on Old Auburn Road
The City of Citrus Heights is currently evaluating results of a controversial nine-day experiment on Old Auburn Road that concluded on Oct. 28.
Guest Column: a bold stand for peace at Citrus Heights schools
As one of only two girls named Maria from kindergarten through high school, there was little diversity in Citrus Heights…
LETTER: Here’s 5 ways to actually improve Old Auburn Road
Sacramento County exercised poor planning by letting the area grow without adding lanes to accommodate the increased traffic. Citrus Heights inherited the issue, but hasn’t done a good job of relieving the issue…
Citrus Heights police awarded $142k grant for more DUI checkpoints, drug training
The Citrus Heights Police Department has been awarded a $142,000 grant through the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for funding DUI checkpoints, saturation patrols, recognition training, and safety enforcement in the city.
