Citrus Heights Sentinel

2023 Citrus Heights Police Log Spotlight: Aug. 4-10
Latest police logs show extra patrols and traffic stops near various schools as the first day of classes resumed on Thursday. Logs also show an uptick in code enforcement activity and a drop in theft and vandalism incidents,…

Man shot multiple times outside Citrus Heights career center
By Mike Hazlip— A shooting in the parking lot of a career center in Citrus Heights on Thursday night left one man injured, with what police said were multiple gunshot wounds…

Two new businesses plan to open next to Citrus Heights Starbucks
By Mike Hazlip— A new restaurant and salon are reportedly planning to open in the remainder of a Starbucks-anchored building that has been vacant since construction was completed in 2021…

See’s Candies new store opens in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— The long anticipated See’s Candies store at Sunrise Boulevard and Uplands Way is now serving customers amid the closure of the company’s Sunrise Mall location…

Traffic stop in Citrus Heights uncovers stolen firearms, fentanyl
Sentinel staff report– Citrus Heights Police said in a social media update on Thursday that an early morning traffic stop resulted in several DUI charges, along with the discovery of stolen firearms and a variety of narcotics including…

Hot August Movie Night coming to Rusch Park this Saturday
Sentinel staff report– Rusch Park this Saturday will be hosting a free swim, live music, food trucks, and a showing of the movie Space Jam beginning at dusk…

‘Ludicrous.’ Citrus Heights vice mayor objects to gas taxes paying for landscaping
By Phillip Pesola– During the Citrus Heights City Council’s July 27 meeting, council members held public hearings to address landscape maintenance and lighting…

Obituary: Donna Ray Hall (Aug. 2, 2023)
Submitted by Chris Hall– Donna Ray Hall has passed away on August 2, 2023. She lived til she was 83 years old. A long time resident of Citrus Heights…

Citrus Heights mayor proposes review of police funding
By Mike Hazlip— Following concerns raised last month, Citrus Heights Mayor Tim Schaefer has proposed a review of Police Department funding…

Patio fire spreads to home in Citrus Heights
Sentinel staff report– Firefighters in Citrus Heights battled a house fire Tuesday afternoon, which began in a backyard patio and then spread into the home and attic…