Citrus Heights Sentinel
Annual ‘State of the City’ address to be held Thursday
Sentinel staff report– The City of Citrus Heights will host its third annual “State of the City” address in-person this Thursday at the Community Center, with the event to feature an address from the mayor as well as…
Here’s what Citrus Heights candidates say about crime, public safety
Sentinel staff report– Candidates for Citrus Heights City Council shared their thoughts on how best to enhance public safety in responses to a Sentinel questionnaire, with answers including getting more police on the street, cracking down on speeding,…
Here’s what Citrus Heights candidates say about addressing homelessness
Sentinel staff report– Candidates for Citrus Heights City Council weighed in on homelessness in answers to a questionnaire sent out by The Sentinel, with proposed solutions including constructing tiny homes on Sayonara Drive, enforcing existing ordinances on camping,…
LETTER: Faded lines on Citrus Heights roadways need re-painting
I’m glad to see action being taken on city streets, however, with the onset of winter, bad weather and getting dark earlier, there is a need to…
Guest Column: Our local jails are over-stuffed and under-funded
A few years ago, Sacramento County was sued regarding confinement conditions in our two jails. Since we…
San Juan High School placed on lockdown after nearby shooting
San Juan High School in Citrus Heights was placed on lockdown Wednesday afternoon following a shooting at a nearby residence…
Howl ‘o Ween parade, festival set for this Saturday in Citrus Heights
The annual Howl ‘o Ween parade and harvest festival in Citrus Heights will take place again this Saturday with a 9 a.m. parade, followed by festivities at Rusch Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Citrus Heights man charged with 25 counts of child molestation; bail set at $9.9M
Citrus Heights police on Tuesday announced the arrest of a 43-year-old resident on numerous charges of child molestation and are asking members of the public or others who may have been victimized to come forward…
City takes next step towards major redevelopment of Sunrise Mall
The Citrus Heights City Council unanimously voted to award a $1.2 million contract to a San Francisco-based architectural and planning firm for the creation of a “shovel ready” plan to comprehensively guide future development on the 100-acre Sunrise…
Local History: Family carries on legacy of Citrus Heights Pumpkin Farm
The Citrus Heights Pumpkin Farm has re-opened for the month of October, bringing back an annual attraction that has drawn families and residents to the farm’s location on Old Auburn Road since the 1970s…
Boyfriend gets 31 years for death, abuse of Citrus Heights toddlers
The district attorney’s office announced Friday that the boyfriend involved in the murder of a 22-month-old child in Citrus Heights has been sentenced to serve 31 years to life in prison…
Citrus Heights Police Logs: counterfeit dollar, petty thefts, DUI
Latest police logs in Citrus Heights include a burglary suspect attempting to steal a non-operational vehicle, multiple petty theft reports at various businesses, and a report of a counterfeit one dollar bill…
