Citrus Heights Sentinel
Interior excavation begins for new fitness center in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— The concrete slab foundation of the former Sports Authority is being ripped up as work begins on a new fitness center that plans to occupy the building in the Marketplace at Birdcage shopping plaza in…
Citrus Heights council recognizes San Juan High School basketball team
By Mike Hazlip— After an historic season that saw the San Juan Spartans boys varsity basketball team win their first league title in a decade, the Citrus Heights City Council recognized each player with a proclamation.
Police dog apprehends fleeing robbery suspect in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— Citrus Heights police on Sunday arrested a 29-year-old man suspected of robbery, following a foot chase involving a police K9 unit.
New Summer Jam event at Citrus Heights skate park to draw youth, families
A brand new “summer jam” event at the Rusch Park Skate Park on July 29 is promising hours of activities for youth and families, with a scooter competition, two-lane slip-and-slide, live local bands, and pizza-by-the-slice all on schedule…
Like local events? Here’s 20 top annual events in Citrus Heights
Looking for some local events to attend in Citrus Heights? With crab feeds kicking off each year at the community center, followed by outdoor events in the summer and the Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony at city hall in…
Paving to close part of Sunrise Blvd, Greenback Lane on Thursday night
Portions of Sunrise Boulevard and Greenback Lane in Citrus Heights will be reduced to one lane of traffic to allow for pavement repairs on Thursday night and Friday morning, according to a news release from the city. Paving…
Denny’s restaurant in Citrus Heights abruptly closes
By Hazel Ford– As of 10 p.m. Wednesday, the formerly 24-hour Denny’s restaurant at 6215 Sunrise Blvd. in Citrus Heights is no longer open for business. “We would like to thank everyone for your loyalty over the years.…
2017 Citrus Heights Police Logs: diaper theft, road rage, transient mob
Latest Citrus Heights police logs include reports of a man stealing diapers from Dollar General on Auburn Boulevard, an arrest made at a youth services center, road rage on Greenback Lane, and a mob of 30 transients reportedly…
New business association envisions bright future for Auburn Boulevard
By Hazel Ford– A newly formed business association is planning big for the future of a high-traffic corridor in Citrus Heights. The Auburn Boulevard Business Association, or ABBA, is currently working to develop a strategy to help make…
Q&A: How much do Citrus Heights council members actually get paid?
In response to several inquiries from our readers, The Sentinel looked into how much city council members make in Citrus Heights. Here’s what we found: California Government Code section 36516 puts a default cap on the salary of…
Community voices: readers react to story about home at Mariposa/Old Auburn
Reactions to news of the death of longtime Citrus Heights resident James Wheeler and his 1940 home at the corner of Mariposa Avenue and Old Auburn Road drew a variety of responses from readers over the past week.…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: appointments, top 20 events, new CHPD vehicles
Latest local news briefs include the appointment of two planning commissioners, Comcast accused of damaging Citrus Heights trees, the unveiling of a Top 20 events list for Citrus Heights, and the city council authorizing purchase of four new…
