Citrus Heights Sentinel
Citrus Heights nonprofit helps family who lost everything in fire
By Mike Hazlip— A Citrus Heights family is receiving aid from a local nonprofit after their apartment was heavily damaged by a fire last month.
City rejects bid after road repaving cost comes in 34% higher than expected
Sentinel staff report– Plans to repave at least 17 residential streets in Citrus Heights this year are facing a setback after only one contractor submitted a bid on the project, with the cost quoted coming in more than…
Citrus Heights Letters: Police military equipment, tree removal
Latest letters from Citrus Heights Sentinel readers include comment on tree removal on Old Auburn Road and police use of military equipment.
VIDEO: Citrus Heights police convoy delivers Christmas gifts to kids, families
Sentinel staff report– With flashing lights and sirens blaring on Thursday afternoon, a 27-vehicle police convoy traveled through Citrus Heights to hand-deliver Christmas gifts to families in need around the city. The deliveries were part of an annual…
Citrus Heights man arrested by police for allegedly stealing package from porch
Sentinel staff report– A 26-year-old Citrus Heights man was arrested Tuesday after an undercover officer spotted him stealing a package from a front porch in the neighboring city of Roseville, authorities said in a Dec. 20 news release.…
Waste pickup for Citrus Heights residents to be delayed one day, thru Jan. 8
Sentinel staff report– If you notice your trash or recycling isn’t picked up after setting out collection containers at the curb during the holiday season, don’t worry. It will be picked up the following day. Due to trash…
Update: missing 81-year-old located safely, Citrus Heights police say
Sentinel staff report– Citrus Heights police said a missing elderly man was located “in good health” several hours after the department issued a Missing Person Alert on Wednesday afternoon. Police had issued an alert about the missing 81-year-old…
(Premium) News Briefs: clinic opens, RT test, Christmas, DUI arrests
Latest local news briefs include Sutter’s new walk-in clinic opening on Sunrise Boulevard, Citrus Heights police making multiple arrests during their latest checkpoint operation, Regional Transit unveiling a new on-demand transit test program in Citrus Heights, local Christmas…
Community Voices: Traffic, body cams, movie grill, Rite Aid arrest, DUI checkpoints
Latest letters and comments from readers discuss the new Studio Movie Grill planned for the old Kmart building, body cameras, DUI checkpoints, traffic and noise concerns, as well as the Rite Aid robbery and last month’s officer-involved shooting…
7 must-see Christmas light displays in Citrus Heights
Sentinel staff report– For those in search of the most extravagant Christmas light displays in Citrus Heights, here’s a list of some of the top displays in town. Orelle Creek Ct. There’s likely no need to search any…
Police deploying extra DUI patrols in Citrus Heights thru Jan. 1st
Sentinel staff report– In an effort to curb drunk and drugged driving this holiday season, Citrus Heights police announced officers are working “around the clock” to specifically target intoxicated drivers on the streets using extra DUI patrols and…
Antojitos Locos: New Citrus Heights eatery offers Mexican snacks menu
By Hazel Ford– Tiffany Martinez first had the idea of opening up a Mexican snack foods shop after moving to Citrus Heights in 2010 and hearing her kids ask for the foods they loved in Salinas, Calif. The…
