Citrus Heights Sentinel

Public hearing to be held on police military equipment policy for Citrus Heights
Sentinel staff report– Residents will have an opportunity during a public hearing this Thursday to provide input on a proposal that defines what kind of military equipment can be used and acquired by the Citrus Heights Police Department.

Citrus Heights News Briefs: Ukraine, collision, obituary
Latest local news briefs include an intersection being closed Friday after an injury collision, an obituary for a 92-year-old Citrus Heights man, and thousands of items being donated locally to help Ukrainian citizens.

Coroner: Both men killed in Monday-night shootings were from Citrus Heights
Sentinel staff report– The Sacramento County Coroner’s Office has now released the names of both men who were killed in a pair of related shootings on April 18, identifying them both as residents of Citrus Heights.

2017 Citrus Heights Police Logs: grand theft, car racing, assault
Latest police logs include a trio of vehicles reportedly racing on Greenback Lane, an 18-year-old daughter allegedly punching her mother in the face outside Walmart, grand theft of four phones from a Verizon Wireless store, and a driver…

Citrus Heights police seek to locate suspected drug dealer
Sentinel staff report– Several photos of a wanted drug dealer suspect were released by Citrus Heights police Wednesday evening and authorities believe the suspect is likely in the area of Citrus Heights or North Highlands. In a brief…

Turkey Shoot: Citrus Heights neighborhood group hosting 10th annual contest
Sentinel staff report– Have a camera and live in Citrus Heights? If so, a local neighborhood group says you qualify to enter their 10th annual “Turkey Shoot” contest for a chance to win a frozen Thanksgiving turkey to…

Veterans honored at Citrus Heights ceremony
Guest article by Citrus Heights resident Michael Bullington– Veterans, city leaders, and community members gathered for a Veterans Day ceremony and solemn march at Sylvan Cemetery in Citrus Heights on Saturday, expressing appreciation for those who’ve served in…

Citrus Heights News Briefs: water rates, homeless, arrests, waste
Latest local news briefs include a 3-0 vote by the water district to raise rates, hundreds attending a local fundraiser to help the homeless, arrests following a car chase through Citrus Heights, volunteers helping give the Veterans Community…

Citrus Heights woman awarded for helping children, homeless
Lotte Reed, a long-time Citrus Heights resident and avid quilter, was officially recognized by the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday with a Heroes of Human Service Award for her charitable work in the community. “Lotte has…

Guest Opinion: What if your son or daughter became homeless?
Guest opinion column submitted by David Warren– “Then the Lord said to Cain, ‘Where is Abel your brother?’ And he said, ‘I do not know. Am I my brother’s keeper?” – Genesis 4:9. At a recent city council…

New grill house opens in Citrus Heights; offers kebabs, lamb, Armenian flavor
Sentinel staff report– Grilled lamb, tri-tips, chicken wraps, pork kebabs and a variety of Armenian flavors and salads are now being served up at a new family owned grill house in Citrus Heights. Owner Esther Muradyan says she…

Citrus Heights staff report: new backyard hen policy is ‘doing great’
It’s been one year since Citrus Heights legalized keeping backyard hens on smaller sized residential lots, and city staff report that the new regulations are working out fine. “Chickens are doing great,” Alison Bermudez with the city’s planning…




