Citrus Heights Sentinel
POLICE: Woman, 85, commits suicide in front of Citrus Heights Walgreens
Updated Feb. 9, 3:13 p.m.– Citrus Heights police said an 85-year-old woman committed suicide in front of a Walgreens store on Greenback Lane Monday afternoon, after officers found her with three “self-inflicted” gunshot wounds to her chest. Sgt.…
Investigation: woman shot, killed at Citrus Heights apartment
Updated Feb. 9, 4:26 p.m.– Police are investigating the death of a woman who was found dead in a Citrus Heights apartment with a gunshot wound to her upper body early Monday morning, according to Sgt. Jason Baldwin…
Citrus Heights seeks to address area homelessness
Seeking to address growing concerns about homelessness in Citrus Heights, city councilmembers heard a pair of reports last week on recent outreach efforts to the area’s homeless population. The reports were delivered during a Jan. 28 council meeting…
Aerial photo shows progress on new Citrus Heights city hall
An aerial photo released this week shows progress on the new Citrus Heights city hall, currently being constructed on Fountain Square Drive just north of the Post Office. The image, taken by a drone on Jan. 23 and…
Super Bowl Sunday DUI crackdown announced by Citrus Heights police
In a news release issued this week Citrus Heights police announced their “game plan” for Super Bowl Sunday: to deploy extra teams of officers on the streets to specifically seek, stop, and arrest intoxicated drivers. Called DUI “saturation…
Sylvan Middle School upgrades to finish by August
After beginning construction last year, things are starting to visibly take shape at the new Sylvan Middle School, with those passing by on Auburn Boulevard now able to see frames in place for several new buildings. The construction…
Citrus Heights This Month: what’s happening in February
Updated Feb. 6, 9:31 p.m.– February events around Citrus Heights include fundraisers, several police-related events, crab feeds, “Beer Week,” and more. Here’s some highlights of local events on schedule this month:
Citrus Heights News Briefs: shooting, homeless, marijuana, fire update
Local news briefs this week include local homeless outreach efforts, a Friday night shooting, local medical marijuana regulation, and an update on the cause of a Citrus Heights garage fire. Friday night shooting in Citrus Heights injures one;…
New Citrus Heights shopping plaza to now open in May
The new 5.7-acre shopping center under construction at Madison Avenue and Sunrise Boulevard is now set to open in May 2016 rather than January, according to the broker group hired to lease the property. According to broker Andrea…
Video: Mayor reflects on fight to make Citrus Heights a city
Next year marks the 20th anniversary of Citrus Heights becoming a city, and a new video published online earlier this month for a local historic society features current Mayor Jeannie Bruins recalling the “David and Goliath” fight to…
