Citrus Heights Sentinel
Q&A: will the fireworks show at Sunrise Mall ever come back?
Sentinel staff report– Another Fourth of July has come and gone in Citrus Heights, but noticeably absent again was the once-popular fireworks show at Sunrise Mall that annually drew thousands to the city for more than a decade.…
Guest Column: Remembering the fight for independence as a nation and a city
The Citrus Heights annual “Red White and Blue Parade,” which took place last month, was created as a “thank you” to the city, shortly after it had declared its independence from the county. Its themes of patriotism and…
Report of ‘gun brandishing’ at Citrus Heights Target store draws heavy police response
Sentinel staff report– Eight police units along with an air unit responded to a call about an 18-year-old allegedly brandishing a firearm in front of the Citrus Heights Target store on Monday afternoon, although police soon determined the…
Annual ‘Community Camp Out’ set for July 21-22 at Rusch Park
By Stacey Hanks– If you love tent camping under the stars, BBQ hot dogs and s’mores around the campfire after a day filled with summer fun activities for young and old alike, then you do not want to…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: Daniels controversy, CHPD news, Toys R Us
Latest local news briefs include the police department announcing a new assistant police chief position, Toys R Us closing its doors, and the Citrus Heights City Council voting to strip Councilman Bret Daniels of his committee assignments.
Citrus Heights man recognized for saving life of veteran who suffered heart attack
Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights City Council officially recognized a longtime resident on Thursday for his efforts to save the life of a veteran who suffered a major heart attack while volunteering at the Veterans Community Center…
New Citrus Heights street will be named in honor of late Councilman Mel Turner
Sentinel staff report– Citrus Heights will soon have a new street called “Turner Court,” named after the late Councilman Mel Turner who passed away last year while serving his second term on the city council.
Citrus Heights police deploying extra officers to target illegal fireworks
Sentinel staff report– In an effort to combat the use of illegal fireworks this year, Citrus Heights police on Thursday announced plans to deploy additional officers on the streets, each paired with a Sacramento Metro Fire Arson Investigator…
Skaters compete in regional championship at Citrus Heights roller rink
Stacey Hanks contributed to this story– Despite a nationwide downturn in the popularity of roller skating, the silver lining this past week for Sunrise Rollerland in Citrus Heights was hosting the 2018 Southwest Regional Roller Figure Skating Championships.…
Citrus Heights Police Logs: arson fire, transient trouble, shoplifting
Latest police logs include reports of an arson fire at a wireless store involving a homeless man, shoplifting at Dollar Tree, and a naked transient woman causing trouble in the men’s restroom at Carl’s Jr…
