Citrus Heights Sentinel

Folsom Palace finally opens new restaurant in Citrus Heights
By Sara Beth Williams– A new Asian bistro is now open on Sunrise Boulevard in Citrus Heights, following pandemic-related delays.

Citrus Heights police identify ‘person of interest’ in vandalism incidents
Sentinel staff report– Following vandalism incidents involving smashed windows and thousands of dollars in damage at two Citrus Heights restaurants over the past few month, Citrus Heights police say they are still actively following up on leads.

Two on Citrus Heights council won’t be seeking another term
Sentinel staff report– Three seats are up for election on the Citrus Heights City Council this year, and at least two of those seats will see new faces join the council, as a pair of long-tenured council members…

Bearpaw buys up two more commercial plazas on Auburn Blvd; here’s why
Sentinel staff report– Bearpaw, a global footwear company based in Citrus Heights, is expanding its footprint in town with its real estate division recently acquiring two more commercial plazas along Auburn Boulevard. The latest move brings Bearpaw’s total…

What you need to know about Citrus Heights’ new rental inspection program
By Alec Pronk– In a 4-1 vote last month, the Citrus Heights City Council passed a new rental inspection program, which means more than 15,000 rental homes and apartments in the city will soon be seeing some changes.…

Where and how to vote in Citrus Heights for the 2018 election
Sentinel staff report– New changes this year allow voters in Citrus Heights and Sacramento County to either vote by mail, drop off their ballot, or vote in-person at a vote center…

CHPD seeks donations, referrals to help in-need families during holidays
Sentinel staff report– November is here, and that means the Citrus Heights Police Department and City of Citrus Heights are again partnering with a variety of community groups and businesses to provide gifts to in-need families this holiday…

Here’s what the Citrus Heights Council candidates say about rent control
Sentinel staff report– The five candidates running for three seats up for election on the Citrus Heights City Council this year don’t always agree — but when it comes to rent control, the candidates tend to hold similar…

Citrus Heights News Briefs: smoking ban, rental inspections, ‘pedophile’ fliers
Latest local news briefs include the City Council voting 4-1 to give final approval for a rental housing inspection program, a new ordinance expanding the City’s ban on outdoor smoking, and “pedophile” fliers appearing near Rusch Park, along…

Q&A: Can Citrus Heights police still enforce camping ban after 9th Circuit Court ruling?
Sentinel staff report– Last month, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that enforcement of certain aspects of anti-camping ordinances are unconstitutional forms of “cruel and unusual punishment,” unless there are enough beds available at local shelters. That…

LETTERS: neighborhood blight, local politics, code enforcement
Latest letters to the editor include thoughts from a resident on local political controversy and a response from a police commander regarding a previous letter about neighborhood blight…

Citrus Heights nonprofit to host spaghetti feed fundraiser to help homeless
Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights Homeless Assistance Resource Team will host its 3rd Annual Spaghetti Feed Fundraiser on Nov. 3 at the Community Center in an effort to help fund the nonprofit’s various local programs and winter…




