Citrus Heights Sentinel

Guest Opinion: Here’s what they’re not telling you about Measure B
By Debra Desrosiers, Vice-Chair ‘Don’t Double The Tax – No on Measure B’ By now you’ve probably received some very slick mailings from Sacramento Transportation Authority (STA) telling you about the fabulous improvements they have planned for your…

Guest Opinion: Citrus Heights needs Measure B to plan for the future
By Mel Turner, Citrus Heights Councilman– When you cast your vote, whether you do it by mail or at the ballot box, it is critical that you find Measure B and mark ‘Yes.’ Our Department of General Services…

Police: toddler’s death under investigation in Citrus Heights
In a short, two-paragraph news release issued Friday, Citrus Heights police said they are currently investigating the Oct. 13 death of a two-year-old child on the 8000 block of Auburn Boulevard. Police said officers responded to the location…

Citrus Heights News Briefs: local Walgreens sold for $10M, gas leak, ‘Spooktacular’
Latest news briefs include the Walgreens store at the corner of Greenback Lane and Sunrise Boulevard being sold, a gas leak on Arcadia Drive causing evacuations on Wednesday, upcoming annual ‘Spooktacular’ festivities on Saturday, and news of a…

2016 Citrus Heights Police Logs: Oct. 7-13
Looking for records of local police activity? Here’s direct links to the Citrus Heights Police Department’s Daily Incident Logs for Oct. 7 to Oct. 13, 2016:

Citrus Heights ‘Ladies to the Rescue’ movie to premiere at community center
They were everyday local women who stepped up to fill a need from the 1950s to 1980s. Known as the “Ladies in White” or “Angels in White” for their white overalls and feminine touch, these women served as…

Final free hazardous waste drop-off set for Oct. 15 in Citrus Heights
Got some household chemicals or other waste you think might not be okay to put in the trash or down the sink? On Oct. 15, Citrus Heights residents will have the last of three annual opportunities to dispose…

Citrus Heights Chamber PAC endorses Weiland, Slowey for city council
The Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce PAC announced its sought-after endorsement in the local city council race on Friday, naming Vice Mayor Jeff Slowey along with Marcel Weiland as “the best choices to maintain the success of Citrus…

Letters: red light cameras, elections, homeless shelters, Henry Tingle
This week’s letters include comments from residents on homeless shelters, Henry Tingle’s retirement as city manager, local elections, and red light cameras in Citrus Heights. Citrus Heights should offer homeless shelter, resources– (RE: Letters, Oct. 2) I would…

Q&A with Ron Lawrence, incoming Citrus Heights police chief
Following the announcement of Ron Lawrence being named as the new Citrus Heights police chief, The Sentinel gave the incoming chief an opportunity to answer several background and policy questions as a personal introduction to the community –…