Citrus Heights Sentinel
Citrus Heights council votes to phase in 569% fee increase over 5 years
Sentinel staff report– Fees paid for most new housing and development are about to get more expensive in Citrus Heights, after the City Council voted 4-1 to significantly increase certain development impact fees on Thursday in an effort…
Longtime Citrus Heights veterinarian passes baton to new doctor
By Mike Hazlip— After more than five decades helping animals heal, a Citrus Heights veterinarian now says he is staying active as he turns a page in his career.
New repair and restoration shop opens in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— McElroy’s Repair and Restoration recently opened on Auburn Boulevard, but this isn’t your typical automotive repair shop.
Guest Opinion: Crime at Citrus Town Center is getting out of hand
Guest opinion submitted by Jayna Karpinski-Costa– Sylvan Old Auburn Road Neighborhood Association (SOAR, Area 10) has an annual fireworks booth in the parking lot of the Citrus Town Center, formerly known as the Sunrise Festival Shopping Center. We…
Citrus Heights Police Logs: plastic bag, cash giveaway, locker theft
Latest police logs include reports of a man with a plastic bag over his head in front of Panera Bread, a fraudulent $86,000 giveaway, and multiple reports of locks being cut at local fitness centers.
Here’s 5 fresh ways to save some green at your local farmers market
By Laura McMullen– The difference between the produce at farmers markets and supermarkets is more than “tomayto” versus “tomahto.” And buying fresh fruit and vegetables at farmers markets offers opportunities to save money in ways you might not…
Q&A: What’s the latest news in last year’s fatal robbery at Rite Aid?
Sentinel staff report– The fatal robbery at a Citrus Heights Rite Aid last November drew attention from around the region as police searched for three suspects who robbed the store and knocked over an 87-year-old woman as they…
Citrus Heights now has an Assistant Police Chief
By Stacey Hanks– Marking a new chapter within the city’s law enforcement ranks, Police Commander Gina Anderson, who’s been with the Citrus Heights Police Department since its inception in 2006, has been promoted to the newly formed position…
The Civic Minute: what’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall (July 12)
During the Citrus Heights City Council’s July 12 meeting, city leaders will hear an update on the police department’s efforts surrounding the Fourth of July, as well as consider approving a $250,000 request by the police chief for…
Citrus Heights Sears store to close for good on July 15; here’s what’s left
Sentinel staff report– After more than two months of liquidation sales, the Citrus Heights Sears store is bumping up its discounts during the final days before the store is slated to close forever on July 15. With just…
Q&A: What’s with that pink house on Antelope Road in Citrus Heights?
By Bethany Reeves– The house on the corner of Antelope Road and Rosswood Drive is stunningly pink. Built in 1958 and painted a bright raspberry color several years ago, the 940-square-foot house was recently listed for sale at…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: Sears, 4th of July parade, house fire
Latest local news briefs include a July 4th house fire, neighbors gathering to celebrate Independence Day, an update on the Golden State Killer suspect’s early days, and local Sears store workers featured in an article in The Guardian.
