Citrus Heights Sentinel

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…

LETTERS: neighborhood blight, local politics, code enforcement
Latest letters to the editor include thoughts from a resident on local political controversy and a response from a police commander regarding a previous letter about neighborhood blight…

Citrus Heights nonprofit to host spaghetti feed fundraiser to help homeless
Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights Homeless Assistance Resource Team will host its 3rd Annual Spaghetti Feed Fundraiser on Nov. 3 at the Community Center in an effort to help fund the nonprofit’s various local programs and winter…

Mediterranean bakery to open up shop in Citrus Heights
Sentinel staff report– A new family owned Mediterranean bakery plans to open its doors this November in Citrus Heights, offering hummus, falafel, gyros, fresh stone bread, and a variety of sweets and pastries. Located at the corner of…

Citrus Heights Police Logs: mail theft, fire extinguishers, fraud
Latest police logs in Citrus Heights include fire extinguishers being stolen from an apartment complex, neighbors chasing after a woman who was observed stealing mail, and a telephone fraudster nabbing a gift card and Social Security number from…