Citrus Heights Sentinel
Proposed ordinance seeks fines up to $500 for theft of shopping carts
By Philip Pesola– As part of a new plan to combat blight and clean up the city, public comment is currently being sought on a proposed ordinance aimed at reducing the number of abandoned shopping carts in the…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: Sunday Funday, public hearing, obituary
Latest local news briefs include an obituary for an 88-year-old resident, an update from a public hearing held by the Planning Commission, and a report from Sunday Funday last weekend.
Questions remain about woman found dead in ditch last month
By Mike Hazlip— A month after a woman was found dead in a ditch along Fair Oaks Boulevard in Citrus Heights, authorities say they have identified the body but have not released any further details.
Citrus Heights Police Logs: Grand theft, arrows, stolen trucks
Latest police logs in Citrus Heights include numerous incidents involving homeless individuals, grand theft at Sunrise Mall, and an erratic woman reportedly shooting a bow and arrow at a home nearby the Rusch Skate Park…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: heat, wild turkeys, phone scam
Latest local news briefs include complaints about wild turkeys being brought up at a City Council meeting, authorities warning about a new Social Security phone scam, and additional details about a Citrus Heights taekwondo instructor being accused of…
Citrus Heights mayor announces new city attorney
Attorney Ryan Jones has been selected by the City Council to replace Ruthanne Ziegler as city attorney for Citrus Heights, the mayor announced during Thursday’s council meeting…
Judge gives 21 years to Citrus Heights mom in toddler death, abuse case
The district attorney’s office announced Friday that a Citrus Heights mother has been sentenced to serve 21 years to life in prison in a case involving a 22-month-old child who was strangled to death two years ago…
Police: 19-year-old motorcyclist in ICU after collision on Greenback Lane
Greenback Lane was partially shut down for about five hours Friday night after police said a 19-year-old motorcyclist suffered major injuries in a collision involving another vehicle…
Here’s what Citrus Heights police said about homelessness in their live Q&A
Questions and complaints about homelessness in Citrus Heights were answered by police in a live video session on Facebook last week…
The Civic Minute: what’s going on at Citrus Heights City Hall? (July 25)
During the Citrus Heights City Council’s July 25 meeting, city leaders will meet behind closed doors to discuss a lawsuit involving a man who was severely burned on hot pavement during an altercation with police two years ago.…
City plans comprehensive survey of Citrus Heights road conditions
A comprehensive re-evaluation of the condition of more than 200 miles of roadways in the Citrus Heights will begin soon, according to the city’s principal engineer…
Guest Opinion: Here’s a better alternative to banning flavored tobacco sales
Earlier this year, in an attempt to curb teen smoking, the City of Sacramento voted to ban the sale of flavored tobacco products (including flavored e-cigarette cartridges), and soon the County of Sacramento will be facing a decision…
