Citrus Heights Sentinel
Cattle Rustlers steakhouse closes; owners now operating Beer Dogs
Sentinel staff report– A popular saloon and steakhouse in Citrus Heights on Sunrise Boulevard closed last month, after the couple who owned the restaurant said they opted to move on to take over operations of Beer Dogs at…
New ‘fun center’ inside Sunrise Mall offers games, rides for all ages
By Hazel Ford– Although you may not have noticed it on a quick trip to the Sunrise Mall, JJ’s Kids Fun Center opened in the mall last September — offering a variety of arcade games, rides and ticket…
SJUSD seeks community input on proposed sex ed, economics textbooks
Sentinel staff report– The San Juan Unified School District is inviting community input and review of a variety of proposed instructional materials that are being considered for adoption in courses in the district. Courses include comprehensive sexual health,…
2018 Citrus Heights Police Logs: bar trouble, burglary spike, funeral feud
Latest police logs in Citrus Heights include reports of a patron assaulting a bouncer at the 7440 Club on Auburn Boulevard, a drunk man calling 911 and screaming profanities, seven guns stolen from a safe, a vehicle and…
Firefighters to hit streets for burn survivor fundraiser in Citrus Heights
Sentinel staff report– Firefighters plan to hit the streets and fill their boots with donations at Sunrise Boulevard and Greenback Lane for the 24th annual “Fill the Boot for Burns” fundraiser in Citrus Heights. Reporting over $150,000 received…
Citrus Heights police announce 10 arrests in prostitution sting operations
Sentinel staff report– Citrus Heights police announced 10 arrests on Tuesday as a result of recent prostitution sting operations. The arrests included a former Schwarzenegger adviser, who is accused of soliciting prostitution. Police said in a news release…
(Premium) News Briefs: Planning Commission vote, ‘Tiny Homes’, transit
Latest Citrus Heights news briefs include a report from Wednesday’s public hearing about a controversial rental housing project near Sylvan Corners, ‘tiny homes’ in the news, a missing man with Alzheimer’s found, and more…
Citrus Heights council votes to keep option open to buy blighted home
Sentinel staff report– Following a closed-door meeting on Thursday, the Citrus Heights City Council voted unanimously to halt the public auction of two tax-defaulted properties and authorize the city manager to negotiate their purchase from Sacramento County for…
Q&A: Why do police announce DUI checkpoints in advance?
Ever wonder why police publicize DUI checkpoint operations in advance and send out alerts to media prior to setting up a checkpoint? If so, you’re not alone. Dave Gutierrez, special operations lieutenant for the Citrus Heights Police Department,…
Meet Randy Pastor, of Pastor’s Auto Center in Citrus Heights
By Hazel Ford– Randy Pastor and his wife, Karen, are the managers and owners of their long-time family business at the corner of Sunrise Boulevard and Old Auburn Road in Citrus Heights. What began as a small gas…
