Citrus Heights Sentinel
Citrus Heights just expanded its smoking ban. Here’s what you should know
By Carole Hawkins– Citrus Heights councilmembers voted unanimously last month to expand the City’s ban on smoking, a move which reflects changes in state law and a new era that includes legalized marijuana, vaping and a growing public…
SMUD publishes latest list of over 1,500 customers with unclaimed checks
Sentinel staff report– The Sacramento Municipal Utility District has published its 2018 list of more than 1,500 customers who have unclaimed money in amounts ranging from as little as $15 to more than $1,000 each. By law, money not claimed…
Citrus Heights Police Logs: bloody bumper, grand theft, stolen power
Latest police logs include a concerned caller notifying police of a vehicle with blood all over its back bumper, grand theft at a bar on Auburn Boulevard, and a neighbor allegedly stealing power from another residence with an…
Bearpaw buys up two more commercial plazas on Auburn Blvd; here’s why
Sentinel staff report– Bearpaw, a global footwear company based in Citrus Heights, is expanding its footprint in town with its real estate division recently acquiring two more commercial plazas along Auburn Boulevard. The latest move brings Bearpaw’s total…
What you need to know about Citrus Heights’ new rental inspection program
By Alec Pronk– In a 4-1 vote last month, the Citrus Heights City Council passed a new rental inspection program, which means more than 15,000 rental homes and apartments in the city will soon be seeing some changes.…
Where and how to vote in Citrus Heights for the 2018 election
Sentinel staff report– New changes this year allow voters in Citrus Heights and Sacramento County to either vote by mail, drop off their ballot, or vote in-person at a vote center…
CHPD seeks donations, referrals to help in-need families during holidays
Sentinel staff report– November is here, and that means the Citrus Heights Police Department and City of Citrus Heights are again partnering with a variety of community groups and businesses to provide gifts to in-need families this holiday…
Here’s what the Citrus Heights Council candidates say about rent control
Sentinel staff report– The five candidates running for three seats up for election on the Citrus Heights City Council this year don’t always agree — but when it comes to rent control, the candidates tend to hold similar…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: smoking ban, rental inspections, ‘pedophile’ fliers
Latest local news briefs include the City Council voting 4-1 to give final approval for a rental housing inspection program, a new ordinance expanding the City’s ban on outdoor smoking, and “pedophile” fliers appearing near Rusch Park, along…
Q&A: Can Citrus Heights police still enforce camping ban after 9th Circuit Court ruling?
Sentinel staff report– Last month, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that enforcement of certain aspects of anti-camping ordinances are unconstitutional forms of “cruel and unusual punishment,” unless there are enough beds available at local shelters. That…
