Citrus Heights Sentinel
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…
More homes on market see price drops in Citrus Heights, region
By Mike Hazlip— Rapidly rising mortgage rates are causing a “massive impact” on the prices home buyers are able to afford, according to a regional analyst.
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…
Skaters compete in regional championship at Citrus Heights roller rink
Stacey Hanks contributed to this story– Despite a nationwide downturn in the popularity of roller skating, the silver lining this past week for Sunrise Rollerland in Citrus Heights was hosting the 2018 Southwest Regional Roller Figure Skating Championships.…
Citrus Heights Police Logs: arson fire, transient trouble, shoplifting
Latest police logs include reports of an arson fire at a wireless store involving a homeless man, shoplifting at Dollar Tree, and a naked transient woman causing trouble in the men’s restroom at Carl’s Jr…
New pizzeria serves up signature flavors, custom options on Sunrise Blvd
Bethany Reeves contributed to this story– Since opening for business in January, a new family-operated restaurant in Citrus Heights has been serving up pizza and more at the corner of Sunrise Boulevard and Woodmore Oaks Drive. Lil’ Blondie’s…
Citrus Heights Toys R Us to close forever on Friday; here’s what’s left inside
Sentinel staff report– Discounts have risen to 70 to 90% off retail prices as the local Toys R Us store in Citrus Heights prepares to close its doors for good this Friday. So what items remain on the…
The Civic Minute: what’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall? (June 28)
During the Citrus Heights City Council’s June 28 meeting, city leaders are slated to recognize a long-time resident who helped save the life of a man at the Veteran’s Community Center, as well as consider approving a $470,000…
Citrus Heights PD still seeking felony suspect after helicopter search
Sentinel staff report– Police said no threat to the public remains after a helicopter-assisted search concluded Monday night in Citrus Heights, although the felony domestic violence suspect being sought was not located. “(The) suspect has been identified and…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: construction lawsuit, business growth, missing person
Latest local news briefs include a lawsuit filed by a Citrus Heights-based contractor against a midtown brewhouse, an expanding local company featured in the Sacramento Business Journal, and a missing man found after police released an alert.
