Citrus Heights Sentinel
What’s the plan for the new Toys R Us at Sunrise Mall?
By Mike Hazlip— The Macy’s store at Sunrise Mall is preparing to feature a new Toys R Us store-within-a-store concept this fall.
Driver arrested after crashing into Citrus Heights Rite Aid building
Sentinel staff report– The Fourth of July began with a bang outside the Citrus Heights Rite Aid building at Auburn Boulevard and Van Maren Lane, when a vehicle crashed into the side of the building.
Police conduct high-risk stop of stolen vehicle near Sylvan Corners
By Mike Hazlip— Heavy police activity and a circling helicopter could be seen near Sylvan Corners over the Fourth of July weekend as police conducted a high-risk stop of a stolen vehicle.
Citrus Heights News Briefs: arrest, mosquito update, house fire, water
Latest local news briefs include video of a house fire on Butternut Drive, an update on aerial spraying for mosquitoes, police arresting a drug dealer, and latest news on the Citrus Heights Water District election…
Citrus Heights council to hold final vote on 260-unit housing proposal
Sentinel staff report– For the past five years, Citrus Heights has seen an average of just 16 new housing units constructed per year. But on Thursday, the City Council is expected to give final approval for a 260-home…
REPORT: Homes ‘underwater’ in Citrus Heights hit rock-bottom low
By Cody DeBos and Kathy Hemsworth– Data from a new report shows homeowners in the Citrus Heights area have seen the value of their homes increase dramatically in recent years, resulting in extremely low levels of homes left…
3 public hearings to be held by Citrus Heights Planning Commission
Alec Pronk contributed to this report– Planning commissioners are slated to hold three public hearings this Wednesday, with proposals including a new 8,700-square-foot shopping building on Auburn Boulevard, amendments addressing redevelopment of existing commercial centers, and a zoning…
LETTER: Why should only rental owners pay for code enforcement?
According to the City Council Staff Report for the proposed rental inspection program, page 181 states that there were 1300 code enforcement calls and on average 27% of the code enforcement calls were attributed to rental properties. So…
Citrus Heights Chamber to offer free seminar on energy efficiency
Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce will be hosting an upcoming seminar about energy efficiency as part of its “Chamber U” series, promising to offer money-saving tips and ideas for businesses…
Police warn of scammers pretending to be CHPD in latest phone scam
Sentinel staff report– Citrus Heights police are warning residents to not fall for a new phone scam involving a caller who claims to be with the Citrus Heights Police Department. At least one woman has already fallen victim…
6-acre shopping center in Citrus Heights listed for $14.5M
Sentinel staff report– A large, fully-leased shopping center located near Sunrise Boulevard and Greenback Lane has been listed for sale at $14.5 million. According to an online listing for the commercial property, the Sunrise Hills Shopping Center boasts…
Citrus Heights reader voices: rental inspections, code enforcement
Latest reader voices include responses to the city’s 4-1 vote in favor of mandatory rental inspections, with some arguing inspections are needed to protect tenants and crack down on slumlords, while others argue the move is a government…
