Citrus Heights Sentinel
Most Citrus Heights schools continue to see enrollment decline
By Sara Beth Williams– Student enrollment post-COVID has declined at the majority of Citrus Heights public schools and across California, but the actual numbers are hard to pin down. According to enrollment data published in The Sacramento Bee…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: Circus, night work, senior housing, kitchen
Latest local news briefs include a new circus coming Sunrise Mall in September, night work continuing on Auburn Boulevard, a plan moving forward for senior housing, and a new business opening up at a ghost kitchen in Citrus…
Video shows inside look at Metro Fire battling recent blaze on rooftop
Sentinel staff report– An intense, 90-second video was posted by Metro Fire on Wednesday, showing helmet camera footage of firefighters responding to an Aug. 23 apartment fire in Citrus Heights.
Guest Column: Even with new gas tax, there’s still not enough money for roads
Guest opinion column by County Supervisor Sue Frost– As you are undoubtedly aware, California voters went to the polls last November and voted not to repeal the “gas tax”, which is the largest tax increase in the history…
Local restaurants, vendors sought for upcoming ‘Taste of Citrus Heights’ event
Sentinel staff report– A local Citrus Heights women’s club is seeking to add some more local flavor to its upcoming “Taste of Citrus Heights” fundraiser. The 3rd annual all-you-can-eat-and-drink fundraiser will be returning to the Citrus Heights Community Center…
This 9-year-old BMX rider from Citrus Heights keeps winning trophies
By Thomas J. Sullivan– Citrus Heights fourth-grader Annalyse Solano hasn’t lost track of all the races that she’s competed in, but realizes that as a youngster she’s earned a lot of frequent flyer miles travelling to competitions all…
Meet the man behind this popular bowling alley in Citrus Heights
By Thomas J. Sullivan– Citrus Heights bowlers have retired professional bowler Steve Cook to thank for keeping their beloved Fireside Lanes going strong at 7901 Auburn Blvd. In 2014, Cook stepped in to buy the 32-lane bowling center…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: rental prices, stabbing, $32k scam
Latest local news briefs include the latest report on median rental prices in Citrus Heights, a local couple scammed out of $32,000, an underage drinking operation leading to five citations in Citrus Heights, and more…
Here’s the top 10 photos of Citrus Heights trees recognized by the city
Sentinel staff report– The City Council recognized five photographers on Thursday night for their entries in a recent Tree Photo Contest the city sponsored as a way to celebrate the urban forest in Citrus Heights…
Citrus Heights Police Logs: hot sauce, homeless, stolen vehicle
Latest police logs in Citrus Heights include reports of a transient sleeping inside the post office across from the police station, hot sauce being thrown at vehicles in a shopping center, and a Honda being stolen from an…
Increased DUI patrols planned throughout St. Patrick’s Day weekend
Sentinel staff report– Police in Citrus Heights and around the state are increasing DUI patrols for St. Patrick’s Day weekend, a holiday often associated with drinking…
Citrus Heights issued over 60 business licenses in February. Here’s what’s new
Sentinel staff report– Citrus Heights is now home to a total of over 2,000 licensed businesses, with more than 60 of those being added last month, according to latest licensing data released by the city…
