Citrus Heights Sentinel
Citrus Heights man faces 36 years for domestic violence, animal cruelty
A Citrus Heights man was convicted by a jury on Wednesday for several domestic violence-related offenses, as well as six counts of animal cruelty, the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office announced this week. The defendant, 50-year-old Edward Reid,…
Residents protest repeated rate increases by Citrus Heights Water District
Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights Water District will hold a public hearing on Nov. 8 regarding another proposed water rate and service fee increase. In response, some residents have mailed in protest letters and at least one…
2017 Citrus Heights Police Logs: reckless driving, threats, homeless trouble
Latest police logs include reports of an elderly woman driving recklessly on Sunrise Boulevard, an upset customer challenging a Walgreens employee to a fight over a store policy, and a married couple receiving a death threat if they…
SMUD publishes list of over 2,000 customers with unclaimed checks
The Sacramento Municipal Utility District has published its latest list of more than 2,000 customers who have unclaimed money in amounts ranging from as little as $15 to more than $800 each. By law, money not claimed by…
Citrus Heights Business Briefs: home prices, $25M sale, FoodMaxx liquor license
Latest briefs for November focus on business news in Citrus Heights, including an investment company buying up a local shopping plaza for $25 million, the city council halting a controversial plan for FoodMaxx to add liquor sales at…
Guest Column: Two historic events to remember this Veterans Day
Guest column by Citrus Heights resident Michael Bullington– One hundred years ago, two events took place that would shape the history of our world in an indelible way. One was a belated blessing; the other was an imminent…
CHPD seeks donations, referrals to help in-need families during holidays
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 season. The annual community effort is now in its…
Citrus Heights Marching Band announces 5 holiday performances
Sentinel staff report– In preparation for the holiday season, leaders of the Citrus Heights Community Marching Band have announced five upcoming area performances and are inviting community members to participate either by attending the events or joining the…
Two fires ignite at homeless camp near Citrus Heights homes
Sentinel staff report– Two fires within 10 hours of one another ignited at a homeless camp in an area of dense, 30-foot-tall bamboo off Antelope Road on Oct. 22 and 23. A half-dozen Metro Fire vehicles responded to…
Citrus Heights HART to host fundraiser to benefit homeless, veterans
Sentinel staff report– On Nov. 4, the Citrus Heights Homeless Assistance Resource Team (HART) will host an all-you-can-eat spaghetti feed fundraiser to support efforts to help homeless and low-income veterans. The event will be held at Holy Family…
