Citrus Heights Sentinel

Citrus Heights eyes new strategy to maintain, repair local roads
By Phillip Pesola– A staff report prepared by the city’s General Services Director and City Engineer was presented to the City Council last month, detailing a new proposed strategy for maintaining the city’s roads.

Citrus Heights El Tapatio restaurant temporarily closed after fire
By Mike Hazlip— A popular Mexican restaurant on Sunrise Boulevard is temporarily closed after a fire broke out Wednesday morning.

Citrus Heights vice mayor, mayor split on school board endorsements
Sentinel staff report– In the three-way race for a newly created school board seat covering the majority of Citrus Heights, the city’s mayor and vice mayor are split on who to recommend for the seat.

Recently formed Citrus Heights Police Foundation ‘Backs the Badge’
Have you ever heard of the Citrus Heights Police Foundation? The relatively new nonprofit organization was officially founded last year and is headed up by Police Lt. Mike Wells, who serves as president…

Fall Fest in Citrus Heights to feature food, family fun
Those looking for some family fun this weekend will find it on both Saturday and Sunday in Citrus Heights. Sunday will feature the 23rd annual Sunday Funday at Rusch Park, while Saturday will feature a new Fall Fest…

GUEST Opinion: Anti-camping ordinances benefit everyone, including the homeless
We have a moral obligation to be compassionate to one another. That includes not just our family or neighbors, but everyone – including the homeless…

Citrus Heights police credit tips from public in latest arrest
Citrus Heights police on Tuesday announced the arrest of a 31-year-old residential burglary suspect who was identified after surveillance photos were released by police on social media last month…

An inside look at the Citrus Heights Police Department’s K-9 unit
The Citrus Heights Police Department’s four-legged K-9 partners have been a popular face of the force for the past decade and have played a vital role in apprehending criminals…

This new restaurant is racking up a loyal following in Citrus Heights
Sam Ayvazian, co-owner of The Angry Bird – Nashville Hot Chicken restaurant that recently opened at the site of the old Deli Delicious in Citrus Heights, has a reason to smile. Sales are off to a very good…

Citrus Heights News Briefs: music, mosquitoes, fatality
Latest local news briefs include additional spraying of mosquitoes in Citrus Heights, new music released by a local artist, and a fatal collision involving a truck driver from Citrus Heights. More ground spraying of mosquitoes continuesThe Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito…

Citrus Heights Police Logs: Victoria’s Secret, domestic violence, prowlers
Latest local police logs include three women reportedly making off with over $5,000 in stolen merchandise from Victoria’s Secret, a rash of petty thefts, and a gun reported at the Rusch Skate Park. The following is a summary…

2019 Sunday Funday event to feature live music, inflatables, pony rides in Citrus Heights
The 23rd annual Sunday Funday event is scheduled for Sept. 22 at Rusch Park, promising free activities like inflatables and pony rides for kids, as well as food trucks, vendor booths, live music and free tours of the…




