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Citrus Heights News Briefs: pedestrian collisions, crime ring, sex trafficking

Latest local police-related news briefs from the past week include several pedestrians being hit by vehicles on Auburn and Sunrise Boulevards, a Citrus Heights man arrested in a multi-state theft ring, and police announcing the arrest of four…

Black Bear Diner, Citrus Heights

Opening date finally set for Black Bear Diner in Citrus Heights

The long-awaited opening date of Black Bear Diner near the corner of Sunrise Boulevard and Madison Avenue has finally been announced. Jerry Mercer, a vice president of Black Bear Diner, told The Sentinel in an email on Thursday…

Bret Daniels

City council rejects Daniels’ appointee for Citrus Heights planning commission

Donald Trump isn’t the only one to face difficulty confirming his nominations. It’s happening locally on the Citrus Heights city council too. In a rare move, Citrus Heights council members last week refused to confirm 25-year-resident James Remick…

pedestrian collision

Pedestrian struck by car on Auburn Blvd; cause under investigation

Citrus Heights police said a 37-year-old man was struck by a sedan while attempting to cross Auburn Boulevard near Rollingwood Boulevard on Tuesday evening, causing traffic in both directions to be closed down for several hours while officers…

Metro Fire, President's Day

Citrus Heights Community Calendar: what’s happening in February

Local events and activities on schedule this February include two fundraisers, a President’s Day event, various public meetings, a free movie showing, and more. Here’s 16 events happening in Citrus Heights this month:

Jared Moody

CHPD: 24-year-old arrested after 100MPH chase, attempting to ram police

A 24-year-old vandalism suspect was arrested by Citrus Heights police Monday morning after allegedly leading officers on a 100-mile-an-hour chase and attempting to ram several police vehicles. The suspect, Jared Moody of Citrus Heights, was arrested on several…

Ben's Hawaiian Cafe

Citrus Heights News Briefs: MOB, vacancies, development, Hawaiian food

Latest local news briefs include an update on the medical office building project on Greenback Lane, a new Hawaiian Cafe on Auburn Boulevard, controversy over a planning commission appointment, and an update on Watt Communities’ proposed 261-unit development.…

Crepes & burgers

Opening date finally set for new Crepes & Burgers restaurant

The long-awaited Crepes & Burgers restaurant on Auburn Boulevard will finally be opening its doors for business at the end of this month. “We are super excited because we are finally ready to open this Jan. 30, 2017,”…

Sue Frost, supervisor

Frost lays out agenda as new supervisor, seeks more community input

In her first news update as Sacramento County Supervisor, former Citrus Heights councilwoman Sue Frost laid out priorities and her plan to solicit more participation from residents. “My priorities remain clear — we need to ensure strong public…

fatal collision

Update: 88-year-old dies after vehicle collision on Greenback Lane

Police confirmed that an 88-year-old man succumbed to his injuries after a pickup truck broadsided the man’s vehicle on Greenback Lane Thursday afternoon. Westbound traffic on Greenback Lane near Sunrise Boulevard was shut down for about five hours…