Citrus Heights Sentinel
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,…
Citrus Heights pursuit leads to home invasion, victim’s risky escape
By Mike Hazlip— A pursuit originating in Citrus Heights ended with the arrest of a suspect barricaded in a Fair Oaks home Sunday night, where an elderly woman jumped from a second-story window to flee to safety.
Burned-out RV remains in Citrus Heights parking lot a month after fire
By Mike Hazlip— The charred shell of a motorhome destroyed in a Sept. 14 fire remains in a parking lot behind Hobby Lobby, as management struggles to find a company willing to move the vehicle.
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…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: $30M lawsuit, obituary, Spooktacular
Latest local news briefs include a $30 million lawsuit filed after a player at Stones Casino was recently accused of chronic cheating, brazen suspects making off with thousands of dollars in good from Victoria’s Secret, the passing of…
Weekend Recap: Here’s what happened in Citrus Heights football
San Juan Spartans faced off the Rio Vista Rams in a home game on Friday night, while the Mesa Verde Mavericks traveled to Dixon for another night of Golden Empire League high school football. ..
Memorial bench for slain sheriff’s deputy planned at San Juan High School
A memorial bench will be installed at San Juan High School in honor of Sacramento Sheriff’s Deputy Mark Stasyuk, who was killed last September after a suspect opened fire on him outside an auto parts store…
Guest Opinion: Citrus Heights should study feasibility of FEMA trailers for homeless families
Last month, Councilmember Bret Daniels raised the issue of transitional housing on Sayonara Drive for homeless individuals with children.
New medical building now open in Citrus Heights
After first opening its doors for patients last month, Dignity Health will be hosting a grand opening community event on Oct. 13 to celebrate its new 68,000-square-foot medical building on Greenback Lane. An invite-only ribbon cutting was also…
‘Spooktacular’ event to offer family-friendly fun in Citrus Heights
The annual Spooktacular festivities in the shopping center at 7825 Lichen Drive will take place again this Saturday, Oct. 12, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m…
High School Sports Midweek Rundown: volleyball, tennis football
High school volleyball, tennis and football are in full swing and the Citrus Heights Sentinel has all the updates and previews for you. Here is the rundown from the high school sporting events that have occurred thus far…
The Civic Minute: what’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall (Oct. 10)
During the Citrus Heights City Council’s Oct. 10 meeting, city leaders will consider awarding a $1.2 million contract relating to future development at Sunrise Mall, as well as holding several public hearings and declaring October as Domestic Violence…
