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CHPD: vehicle pursuit concludes after spike strips deployed on Greenback

Police said a 26-year-old man was arrested Tuesday night after allegedly leading officers on a slower-than-usual eight-mile pursuit through Citrus Heights that eventually ended on Greenback Lane after spike strips were used to stop the vehicle. Special Operations…

Winter shelter, HART. Luke Otterstad, photo credit

Winter Shelter: churches, volunteers help homeless off Citrus Heights streets

With rain drops falling on a stormy February afternoon, about two dozen homeless men and women began arriving at a temporary “intake center” set up at Messiah Lutheran Church in Citrus Heights. Familiar “guests” were checked in using…

Commercial burglary suspects

Police seek help from public to identify Citrus Heights burglary suspects

Citrus Heights police on Tuesday released surveillance images of two suspects sought in connection with the burglary of a business on Lichen Drive, near Antelope Road. “The theft from the commercial businesses in our community won’t be tolerated,”…

Citrus Heights police logs. // CH Sentinel

2017 Citrus Heights Police Logs: Feb. 10-16

Looking for records of local police activity? Here’s direct links to the Citrus Heights Police Department’s Daily Incident Logs for Feb. 10 through Feb. 16, 2017:

Sacramento Choral Society

Citrus Heights News Briefs: choir, power outage, India Oven, old Sylvan, evacuation

Latest local news briefs include a choir performance inside Sunrise Mall, the Citrus Heights Community Center being briefly opened as an evacuation center for Oroville Dam evacuees, a car hitting a power pole on Sylvan Road, updates on…

Letters to the Editor

More letters: autism center, ARCO opposition, new WinCo at old Sylvan?

Latest letters-to-the-editor include more comments from readers about potential new uses for the old Sylvan Middle School property and opposition to the proposed new ARCO gas station on Sunrise Boulevard. Old Sylvan would be good spot for new…

Levi Pierce, burglaries

Police make arrest in series of Citrus Heights residential burglaries

Citrus Heights police have announced the arrest of a 23-year-old man believed to be responsible for a series of residential burglaries in the city. In a news release issued Thursday afternoon, police said the suspect, Levi Pierce, is…

Ed Chaney, artist

‘Hidden Treasures’ art show to feature local, Citrus Heights artists at Sunrise Mall

In an effort to showcase and support local artists, the “Hidden Treasures Art Show” will return to Sunrise Mall during the first two weekends in March — this year featuring artwork from more than 30 different Citrus Heights…

city hall, Citrus Heights

12 boards, committees you didn’t know Citrus Heights council members serve on

Elected members to the Citrus Heights city council are largely known for their role in setting policy and making decisions at the city level, but the five council members also play a role in shaping policy affecting the…

Police car lights, light bar. Citrus Heights Sentinel. Photo by Luke Otterstad

Police: home invasion suspect pepper sprayed, stabbed after residents fight back

A 41-year-old suspect is behind bars after Citrus Heights police said residents fought back using pepper spray and a knife during a home invasion robbery near Madera Park, Monday. Lt. Jason Russo said the incident occurred around 1:15…