Citrus Heights Sentinel
MealPro expanding Citrus Heights headquarters, buys building for $3.2M
By Mike Hazlip— A growing meal delivery company has purchased a 1.7-acre property on Greenback Lane that is home to its headquarters building, amid plans to expand operations.
Long lines at Citrus Heights Costco gas station cause traffic issues
By Mike Hazlip— With gas prices pushing well-over $5 per gallon, drivers are flocking to big box retailers for a break at the pump — resulting in long lines and traffic jams.
Citrus Heights council to consider formal opposition to state mandates
Sentinel staff report– Following the implementation of a controversial, state-mandated organics recycling program (SB 1383), the Citrus Heights City Council on Thursday will consider voicing official opposition to such “inadequately funded state mandates.”
Guest Opinion: new gas tax won’t fix most local roads in Citrus Heights, county
A few months ago I wrote an article for the Citrus Heights Sentinel to discuss my opposition to the “gas tax” that was working its way through the California Legislature. Predictably, that bill was signed into law shortly…
Medical building finally breaks ground in Citrus Heights; set for 2019 opening
Officials donned hard hats and dug in shovels Tuesday morning at a groundbreaking ceremony at the corner of Greenback Lane and Fountain Square Drive, marking the long-awaited beginning of construction on a new $30 million Dignity Health medical…
Citrus Heights police cracking down on seat belt violations through June 4
The Citrus Heights Police Department has joined forces with a nationwide law enforcement effort to crack down on seat belt violations from May 22 through June 4. “Our law enforcement personnel see firsthand the loss of life when…
Citrus Heights Police Logs: graffiti, shoplifting arrest, SMUD assault, vandalism
Latest Citrus Heights police logs include several reports of assaults involving vehicles used as weapons, graffiti outside city hall, a shoplifting arrest made at Target, and an assault reported at a SMUD substation on Sunrise Boulevard. The following…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: water main hit, health fair, CHPD app, cat trapping nuns
Latest news briefs include a 12-inch underground water main being punctured by a Comcast subcontractor, a new smartphone app for residents being released by Citrus Heights police, reports of nuns accused of trapping local cats, and top attendance…
Letters to the Editor: Mel Turner’s passing, appointing replacement
Latest letters from the community reflect on former Councilman Mel Turner’s life and also discuss who his replacement on the council will be. Submit your own letter by clicking here. Mel Turner was one-of-a-kind and will be missed–…
All-you-can-eat sushi restaurant to replace old La Placita Dos on Greenback
A 5,000-square-feet building on Greenback Lane, once home to a popular Mexican restaurant in Citrus Heights, is undergoing an extensive remodel by new owners to allow for a new flavor of food to be offered under the new…
CHPD: woman arrested after roommate says she shot him in leg
Police are investigating a shooting that occurred Thursday morning in a residential neighborhood of Citrus Heights, allegedly involving a man being shot by a female roommate. In a news release issued Thursday evening, police said officers had responded…
City plans huge block party to celebrate Citrus Heights’ 20th birthday
An afternoon block party to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Citrus Heights becoming a city will be held at Van Maren Park on June 3, promising entertainment, live music, great food, local ales, a kids zone, and more.…
