Citrus Heights Sentinel
The Civic Minute: what’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall (May 10)
During tonight’s council meeting city leaders will consider opposing a tax-related ballot proposal, approving a request to seek a low-interest loan of up to $3 million for new LED street lights, a land transfer agreement with the water…
Citrus Heights home invasion leads to one arrest; two still at large
Sentinel staff report– Police said an early morning home invasion inside a gated community in Citrus Heights on Wednesday resulted in the arrest of one suspect, while two others remain at large. The incident was reported just after…
Q&A: Why wasn’t Pet-a-Palooza held in Citrus Heights this year?
Sentinel staff report– For years, the end of April meant thousands of pets and people would flood Rusch Park for the annual Pet-a-Palooza festivities. But this year, nothing happened. Asked what happened to what had long-been one of…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: Toys ‘R’ Us, rapist update, indecent exposure
Sentinel staff report– Latest news briefs include the local Toys ‘R’ Us increasing sale prices to as much as 50% off, updates on the East Area Rapist suspect, a Citrus Heights Walgreens store selling for $11 million, and…
Letter: How about a Performing Arts Center at the old Sylvan school site?
By Citrus Heights resident Lynn Avery– Several citizen groups and community supporters have been discussing ideas for the old Sylvan Middle School property. There are also rumblings that private business entities are looking at the land for commercial…
Citrus Heights Police Logs: homeless camps, online dating fraud, stolen stapler
Latest police logs include reports of a transient setting up camp inside the post office on Fountain Square Drive, a roommate reporting a stolen stapler, and an online dating fraud incident involving over $20,000.
Feds: Citrus Heights man faces up to 40 years on child porn charges
Sentinel staff report– On Thursday, the U.S. Department of Justice announced the arraignment of a 25-year-old Citrus Heights man on charges related to alleged receipt of child pornography. If convicted, authorities said he faces up to 40 years…
Flaming Mountain now open in Citrus Heights; offers all-you-can-eat menu
Stacey Hanks contributed to this story– Flaming Mountain, a new face in the local restaurant scene, recently opened its doors for business on Greenback Lane near Fair Oaks Boulevard. The building, once home to the popular Mexican restaurant,…
Voting underway online to select ‘Best of Citrus Heights’ businesses
Sentinel staff report– Got a favorite local business or restaurant you want to show support for? Through May 18, the Citrus Heights community can cast votes online for local businesses they feel are worthy to win the “Best…
City seeks entries for 2018 Red, White & Blue parade
By Hayden LePore– The 19th annual Citrus Heights Red, White, and Blue Parade is coming up next month and entries and floats are actively being sought for the event. The popular parade annually draws thousands to Sunrise Boulevard and…
