Citrus Heights Sentinel

New Sunrise Thai Restaurant brings flavor, custom options to Citrus Heights
Sentinel staff report– Since opening for business on Nov. 27 last year, a new family owned and operated restaurant has been serving up Thai food and earning satisfied reviews from diners at a small location tucked away behind…

SJUSD invites parents, public to join curriculum review committees
By Hazel Ford– This Friday at 5 p.m. marks the deadline for parents and community members to apply for seats on several committees overseeing the curriculum selection process for science and social science classes in the San Juan…

The Civic Minute: what’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall
March 22, 2:15 a.m.– During tonight’s council meeting city leaders are slated to hear an annual crime report from Police Chief Ron Lawrence and also hold a public hearing related to a half-million dollar grant for community development. The…

Citrus Heights planning commission gives go-ahead for 3 proposals
Sentinel staff report– Citrus Heights planning commissioners approved a trio of separate proposals following public hearings on Wednesday night, one of which was brought forward by the new owners of Sunrise Mall and another by a property owner…

Citrus Heights News Briefs: development, drugs, coffee
Latest local news briefs include plans moving forward for a new 32,000-square-foot senior care facility on Greenback Lane, results from a St. Patrick’s Day DUI checkpoint, a local drug bust following a traffic stop, and more.

Meet Kimberly Berg, owner of Citrus Heights Car Wash
15 years ago, Kimberly Berg left a comfortable career in the corporate world to take on ownership of a self-serve car wash in Citrus Heights. Her 24-hour car wash now stands out not only due to its high-visibility location…

Guest Opinion: Rent control would be bad for Citrus Heights
Guest opinion by Sacramento County Supervisor Sue Frost– It is quite rare to see economists largely agree with each other on governmental policy. While economists are supposed to be non-partisan and purely scientific, that’s not really how it…

Citrus Heights Police Logs: vandalism, check fraud, homeless issues
Latest police logs include vandalism incidents at two local coffee shops, multiple reports of fraudulent checks being cashed at a check cashing business on Auburn Boulevard, several arrests for theft and shoplifting at Sunrise Mall, and a family’s…

2018 Spring Carnival in full swing at Sunrise Mall through March 25
Sentinel staff report– The annual Spring Carnival is again set up in the Sunrise Mall parking lot through March 25, with attractions including a carousel, Ferris wheel, “Drop Zone” tower, and other rides and games. The carnival opened on…

Citrus Heights police still seeking Citibank robbery suspect from 2016
Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights Police Department released photos on Wednesday of a 54-year-old man wanted in connection with a robbery that occurred at Citibank back in 2016. Police said the suspect was identified as Steven William…