Citrus Heights Sentinel

2024 Citrus Heights Police Log Spotlight: Feb. 8-14
Latest local police logs include a stolen vehicle arrest on Valentine’s Day, along with a report of an assault near a fitness center and a homeless camp call ending with an arrest…

Who’s running for Sacramento County Board of Supervisors, District 4?
By Phillip Pesola– Candidates vying to take the seat of outgoing Supervisor Sue Frost on the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors faced off at a recent forum, sharing with voters their differing perspectives on homelessness, climate change, public…

Housing market shows signs of ‘waking up’ for spring
By Mike Hazlip– The regional housing market is showing some positive signs after months of little movement, according to an area real estate appraiser…

Guest Opinion: It’s time for real action on homelessness
By Sue Frost– During my tenure on the Board of Supervisors, I’ve observed various approaches and strategies addressing the county’s homelessness dilemma…

October is full of events in Citrus Heights. Here’s 10 of them
By Sara Beth Williams– Fall is in full swing and this month’s events in Citrus Heights include a fundraiser, ribbon cutting, trunk or treats and an annual parade…

Repairs continue at Citrus Heights apartment building damaged in fire
By Mike Hazlip— Work is nearing completion more than a year after a Citrus Heights apartment building near Auburn Boulevard was heavily damaged in a fire…

Obituary: Donald DeSmet Hall (Sept. 21, 2023)
Donald DeSmet Hall has passed away on September 21st. He was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather and will be missed greatly…

Citrus Heights Safeway evacuated after fire inside store
By Mike Hazlip— The Safeway store on Greenback Lane near San Juan Avenue was evacuated Monday after an electrical fire in the manager’s office caused the supermarket to close for several hours…

2023 Citrus Heights Police Log Spotlight: Sept. 22-28
Sentinel staff report- Latest police logs include drug activity reported at Rusch Park, burglary at Crepes & Burgers, a trespassing arrest at a 7-Eleven store on Antelope Road, an assault report at Hobby Lobby and a citation issued…

Citrus Heights man, 48, pleads guilty to child porn charges
By Mike Hazlip— A Citrus Heights man plead guilty to possession of child pornography in a Sept. 26 court appearance, according to…

R-rated ‘Paranormal’ circus set up at Sunrise Mall
Sentinel staff report– Through Oct. 2, the Sunrise Mall parking lot is home to a horror-themed circus, with the Paranormal Cirque set up from Sept. 29 through Monday evening…

Meet the Citrus Heights girl who’s tied for state touchdown record
By Sara Beth Williams– High school senior Alyssa Lauriano of the Mesa Verde Mavericks scored two touchdowns in the “Citrus Bowl” on Friday, Sept. 8, an annual intra-city matchup against San Juan High School, tying her with a…




