Citrus Heights Sentinel
Spring Carnival returning to Citrus Heights this month
Sentinel staff report– The parking lot of Sunrise Mall will once again be home to the Midway of Fun traveling carnival, beginning this Friday and continuing through May 1.
Suspect arrested in Citrus Heights for drive-by shooting that hit 9-year-old girl
By Mike Hazlip— Federal authorities and multiple law enforcement agencies on Wednesday conducted an operation in Citrus Heights leading to the arrest of a 39-year-old suspect.
Trail project in Citrus Heights moving forward, with tree preservation efforts
By Mike Hazlip— Construction of a new 2.9-mile trail through Citrus Heights is set to begin this summer, with planners taking active measures to significantly reduce the initial number of about 300 trees needing to be removed.
SMUD publishes list of over 2,000 customers with unclaimed checks
The Sacramento Municipal Utility District has published its latest list of more than 2,000 customers who have unclaimed money in amounts ranging from as little as $15 to more than $800 each. By law, money not claimed by…
Citrus Heights Business Briefs: home prices, $25M sale, FoodMaxx liquor license
Latest briefs for November focus on business news in Citrus Heights, including an investment company buying up a local shopping plaza for $25 million, the city council halting a controversial plan for FoodMaxx to add liquor sales at…
Guest Column: Two historic events to remember this Veterans Day
Guest column by Citrus Heights resident Michael Bullington– One hundred years ago, two events took place that would shape the history of our world in an indelible way. One was a belated blessing; the other was an imminent…
CHPD seeks donations, referrals to help in-need families during holidays
The Citrus Heights Police Department and City of Citrus Heights are again partnering with a variety of community groups and businesses to provide gifts to in-need families this holiday season. The annual community effort is now in its…
Citrus Heights Marching Band announces 5 holiday performances
Sentinel staff report– In preparation for the holiday season, leaders of the Citrus Heights Community Marching Band have announced five upcoming area performances and are inviting community members to participate either by attending the events or joining the…
Two fires ignite at homeless camp near Citrus Heights homes
Sentinel staff report– Two fires within 10 hours of one another ignited at a homeless camp in an area of dense, 30-foot-tall bamboo off Antelope Road on Oct. 22 and 23. A half-dozen Metro Fire vehicles responded to…
Citrus Heights HART to host fundraiser to benefit homeless, veterans
Sentinel staff report– On Nov. 4, the Citrus Heights Homeless Assistance Resource Team (HART) will host an all-you-can-eat spaghetti feed fundraiser to support efforts to help homeless and low-income veterans. The event will be held at Holy Family…
Citrus Heights looking at options to make business licensing faster, easier
Sentinel staff report– The City of Citrus Heights is currently exploring options to streamline its business licensing process, with a goal to make licensing faster and easier for business owners in the city. Currently, business licenses in Citrus…
Supervisor Frost: Here’s a hidden reason why homelessness is exploding
Homelessness is on the rise in Sacramento County. The issue is evident just by keeping your eyes peeled while taking a short drive in any direction. Not to mention it being constantly talked about in public meetings, newspapers,…
