Citrus Heights Sentinel
LETTER: I support military equipment for local police
By Rochelle Castillo, Citrus Heights– I support our Police Department’s use of military-style vehicles and tactical equipment. As was seen in the 90s when banks began being robbed by criminals with military-style weapons and bullets that the police…
Proposal seeks to demolish liquor store to build new Starbucks in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlilp— Citrus Heights residents could have the choice of a 6th Starbucks location within city limits, if a development proposal currently being considered by the city receives approval.
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.
Guest Column: Fact-checking the Christmas story
Guest column submitted by Michael Bullington– Perhaps you read in last week’s Sentinel about the seven must see Christmas displays in Citrus Heights. Yes, our wee city, playing Bethlehem to Sacramento’s Jerusalem, is filled with wonderfully lit displays…
Couple brings elaborate musical Christmas light show to Citrus Heights yard
By Hazel Ford– If you haven’t heard of Sampolo Court in Citrus Heights, you’ll likely want to drive by in the evening before New Year’s. While moving to Citrus Heights from Thousand Oaks earlier this year to be…
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…
