Citrus Heights Sentinel
Report: Citrus Heights sees drop in property crime, rise in violent crime
By Mike Hazlip— In a report to the City Council earlier this month, Citrus Heights Police Chief Alex Turcotte presented crime data showing a 5% increase in violent crime and a 10% drop in property crimes.
Traveling circus coming to Sunrise Mall in April
Sentinel staff report– A Las Vegas-based traveling circus will be setting up shop outside Sunrise Mall from April 7-11, promising entertainment for both kids and adults.
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 News Briefs: new court, police protest, BBQ turtle, garage sale trouble
Latest local news briefs include a new basketball court unveiled at Madera Park, complaints of a “never-ending” garage sale outside a Citrus Heights home, a local man hospitalized with a rare and deadly virus, protesters outside the Citrus…
2017 Citrus Heights Police Logs: threats at CHPD, vehicle vs. Taco Bell, pickpocketing
Latest Citrus Heights police logs include threats made at the police department counter, an arrest made after a neighbor allegedly poured paint stripper on truck, a grab-and-run theft at Victoria’s Secret, and a pickpocketer making off with a…
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…
