Citrus Heights Sentinel
Future unclear for what comes next for historic Citrus Heights church building
By Mike Hazlip— After meeting at 7600 Old Auburn Rd. for years, Pioneer Baptist Church has moved to a new facility in Carmichael, leaving the century-old building available.
Assemblyman to host ‘Community Coffee’ event at Rusch Park
Sentinel staff report– California State Assemblyman Ken Cooley will be in Citrus Heights this Friday to host a question-and-answer coffee event at Rusch Park.
City eyes partial public financing for plan to redevelop Sunrise Mall
By Phillip Pesola– The city’s top economic development manager presented an update to the City Council last week regarding the city’s plan to guide redevelopment of the aging Sunrise Mall property and asked for approval to examine funding…
Dec. 12: Deadline to apply for Planning Commission or Construction Appeals Board
Sentinel staff report– This Wednesday at 5 p.m. is the deadline to apply for a position on the Planning Commission or Construction Board of Appeals for the City of Citrus Heights…
Citrus Heights Water District passes new fee increase, despite opposition
Sentinel staff report– Following a public hearing Wednesday night attended by about 15 residents, Citrus Heights Water District directors voted 3-0 to support a staff recommendation to increase service fees and water usage charges. Bi-monthly, fixed service charge…
Guest Opinion: city shouldn’t live on a credit card to be paid by future residents
Last month, the City Council approved a contract to obtain a $12 million line of credit, i.e., a loan, secured by the Citrus Heights Community Center if the city defaults. For years, the City Council’s mantra was the…
Citrus Heights police are hiring. Here’s what it takes to be a cop.
Sentinel staff report– Curious how much police officers are paid, or what it takes to be hired as a cop? As of mid-last month there were two police officer positions seeking to be filled within the Citrus Heights…
Review: Gilberto’s Tacos offers large portions, friendly service in Citrus Heights
Food review submitted by guest columnist Doreen Brown– When my friend from Colorado came into town, she told me she didn’t like to eat at big box type restaurants, you know, like you can find in any city,…
Citrus Heights Police Logs: counterfeit money, shoplifting, stolen vehicle
Latest police logs include a shoplifter being nabbed at Old Navy, homeless setting up camp under a bridge, a stolen truck, and a counterfeit $100 bill being turned in by Round Table Pizza.
Yalla Yalla Mediterranean bakery now open in Citrus Heights
Sentinel staff report– Yalla Yalla Bakery & Mediterranean Spread is now open for business at the corner of Sunrise Boulevard and Antelope Road, opening its doors for the first time just before Thanksgiving. Menu items include breakfast, lunch,…
2018 Citrus Heights tree lighting ceremony set for Dec. 6th
Sentinel staff report– The 2018 tree lighting ceremony in Citrus Heights will take place on Thursday, Dec. 6, outside city hall on Fountain Square Drive.
Public hearing for latest Citrus Heights Water District fee increase set for Wednesday
Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights Water District will hold a public hearing on Dec. 5 regarding another proposed water rate and service fee increase, which the district has raised each year since 2012.
