Citrus Heights Sentinel
New holiday event series happening in Citrus Heights through Dec. 21
By Hazel Ford– Lightsabers, elves, photos with Santa, and more, are among the “magical experiences” on schedule each Tuesday and Thursday evening this holiday season at various locations in Citrus Heights’ Sunrise MarketPlace. Upcoming events are on tap…
Elderly woman dies after being pushed by Citrus Heights Rite Aid robbers
Sentinel staff report– An 86-year-old woman who was knocked over by one of three fleeing robbery suspects at a Citrus Heights Rite Aid on Monday has died, police confirmed Saturday. All three suspects are still at large. Citrus…
Guest Column: Scrooge, diversity, poverty, and bounty in Citrus Heights
Guest opinion column submitted by David Warren– My past columns intended to stimulate discussion on municipal government issues, even if disagreeable or uncomfortable. And I am grateful that in Citrus Heights we are, without fear of reprisal, able…
Surveillance video shows elderly woman knocked over by fleeing suspect
Dramatic surveillance video released by Citrus Heights police on Thursday shows an 86-year-old woman being knocked flat on her back by one of three fleeing suspects who are accused of robbing a local Rite Aid pharmacy on Nov.…
Citrus Heights Tree Lighting: 21st annual ceremony set for Dec. 7
Sentinel staff report– The 2017 Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony in Citrus Heights will take place on Thursday, Dec. 7, outside city hall on Fountain Square Drive. The event will be held from 6:30 to 9 p.m. and will…
$10,000 reward offered after Citrus Heights Rite Aid robbed; 3 suspects sought
Sentinel staff report– Police are seeking a trio of suspects who are sought in connection with a robbery of the Citrus Heights Rite Aid pharmacy on Auburn Boulevard Monday evening, releasing suspect photos and dramatic video showing an…
CHPD announces arrest of most-wanted suspect; bail set at over $500k
Sentinel staff report– Citrus Heights police on Tuesday afternoon announced the arrest of a 43-year-old suspect who had been on the department’s most wanted list since August. In a statement issued around 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, police said special…
Police seek armed suspect in Citrus Heights liquor store robbery
Sentinel staff report– On Tuesday, Citrus Heights police released an image of an armed robbery suspect who allegedly entered Tony’s Liquor store on Sunrise Boulevard Sunday afternoon and brandished a weapon and demanded money from an employee. The…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: Christmas trees, arrest, autism, black cats
Latest local news briefs include the closure of a popular Christmas tree farm in Citrus Heights, an autism-friendly Santa event selling out at Sunrise Mall, over 100 animals finding new homes thanks to a donation in memory of…
2017 Citrus Heights Police Logs: gun theft, Walgreens robbery, indecent exposure
Latest Citrus Heights police logs include a homeless man reportedly exposing himself to traffic on Greenback Lane, two teens assaulting a security guard, a man robbing the Walgreens pharmacy on Dewey Drive, and an ex-girlfriend reportedly assaulting her…
