Citrus Heights Sentinel
Citrus Heights police announce upcoming DUI Checkpoint
Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights Police Department said it will deploy officers to the streets on June 30 for a DUI and drivers license checkpoint operation, in an effort to reduce impaired driving through high-publicity enforcement.
Triple-digit temps prompt Citrus Heights to open cooling center
Sentinel staff report– The Senior Center inside the Citrus Heights Community Center opened this week as a cooling center for those seeking to escape a heat wave currently hitting the region.
Employment: Four jobs in Citrus Heights that pay over $40k
By Phillip Pesola– Many businesses in Citrus Heights are hiring for a variety of positions, from retail to food service and tech jobs. While most jobs are in the $16-20 per hour range, a review of local jobs…
Front door of Citrus Heights Police Department smashed in
Sentinel staff report– A 29-year-old man was arrested Thursday after authorities said he smashed in the front lobby door of the Citrus Heights Police Department on Fountain Square Drive. Police said the suspect, identified as Antonio Natali of…
Q&A: will the fireworks show at Sunrise Mall ever come back?
Sentinel staff report– Another Fourth of July has come and gone in Citrus Heights, but noticeably absent again was the once-popular fireworks show at Sunrise Mall that annually drew thousands to the city for more than a decade.…
Guest Column: Remembering the fight for independence as a nation and a city
The Citrus Heights annual “Red White and Blue Parade,” which took place last month, was created as a “thank you” to the city, shortly after it had declared its independence from the county. Its themes of patriotism and…
Report of ‘gun brandishing’ at Citrus Heights Target store draws heavy police response
Sentinel staff report– Eight police units along with an air unit responded to a call about an 18-year-old allegedly brandishing a firearm in front of the Citrus Heights Target store on Monday afternoon, although police soon determined the…
Annual ‘Community Camp Out’ set for July 21-22 at Rusch Park
By Stacey Hanks– If you love tent camping under the stars, BBQ hot dogs and s’mores around the campfire after a day filled with summer fun activities for young and old alike, then you do not want to…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: Daniels controversy, CHPD news, Toys R Us
Latest local news briefs include the police department announcing a new assistant police chief position, Toys R Us closing its doors, and the Citrus Heights City Council voting to strip Councilman Bret Daniels of his committee assignments.
Citrus Heights man recognized for saving life of veteran who suffered heart attack
Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights City Council officially recognized a longtime resident on Thursday for his efforts to save the life of a veteran who suffered a major heart attack while volunteering at the Veterans Community Center…
New Citrus Heights street will be named in honor of late Councilman Mel Turner
Sentinel staff report– Citrus Heights will soon have a new street called “Turner Court,” named after the late Councilman Mel Turner who passed away last year while serving his second term on the city council.
Citrus Heights police deploying extra officers to target illegal fireworks
Sentinel staff report– In an effort to combat the use of illegal fireworks this year, Citrus Heights police on Thursday announced plans to deploy additional officers on the streets, each paired with a Sacramento Metro Fire Arson Investigator…
