Citrus Heights Sentinel

Citrus Heights This Week: what’s happening in town (Feb. 22-27)
Updated Feb. 22, 10:55 a.m.– Local events going on this week in Citrus Heights include two public hearings, LEGO Mania at the library, several community meetings, and Beer Week kicking off at Alley Katz. Here’s what’s on schedule:

Mail Theft: Citrus Heights police make 2 arrests
Updated Feb 19, 5:13 p.m.– Citrus Heights police said a pair of suspects were arrested on suspicion of stealing mail from at least 81 people, after a concerned citizen called to report a “suspicious moving truck” around 5:30…

Police: DUI checkpoint planned this weekend in Citrus Heights
Citrus Heights police announced Thursday that a DUI and driver’s license checkpoint will be conducted by the department’s Traffic Unit at “an undisclosed location” in the city this weekend. In a news release issued by Sgt. Brian Fritsch,…

Police: rollover collision on Auburn Blvd still under investigation
Citrus Heights police said they are still investigating a collision involving two vehicles on Auburn Boulevard that resulted in one car rolling upside down during rush hour traffic Monday afternoon. The collision occurred around 5:30 p.m. on Feb.…

Prominent gateway arch, signal proposed for Auburn Blvd
A new gateway arch and signal light on Auburn Boulevard has been proposed by City staff to welcome drivers and pedestrians to the city and help define the border between Roseville and Citrus Heights. The proposed location is…

Slide image: Auburn Blvd gateway sign options
A slide presented to city council members on Feb. 11, 2016 shows various gateway sign options for Auburn Boulevard.

President’s Day: Metro Fire trucks unfurl massive flag on Greenback Lane
In honor of President’s Day, Citrus Heights-based Metro Fire Truck 23 joined with another ladder truck to fly a large American flag outside Mount Vernon Memorial Park on Greenback Lane, Monday. “What a beautiful sight!” Metro Fire posted…

‘Best of Citrus Heights’ voting ends Feb. 15; over 10,000 votes cast
More than 10,000 votes have been cast so far in the Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce’s annual online “Best of Citrus Heights” business competition, with more than 3,000 votes coming in just the past two days. Voting kicked…

Citrus Heights Police Log: Feb. 7 – Feb. 9
The following is a summary of select incidents listed in the Citrus Heights Police Department’s daily incident bulletins, from Feb. 7 through Feb. 9. Monday, Feb. 7, 2016: total of 65 incidents listed. 12:18 a.m., Jack In The…

Dos Coyotes to open new Citrus Heights restaurant
Updated Feb. 11, 3:30 p.m.– Plans to bring a fresh dose of Santa Fe-style food to Citrus Heights are currently underway, with owner Bobby Coyote confirming his Davis-based Dos Coyotes Border Cafe will open up a new location…