Citrus Heights Sentinel
Citrus Heights likely to see $2.9M surplus from sales tax, fees
Sentinel staff report– Although initially projecting to see a $100,000 shortfall in this year’s budget, the City of Citrus Heights is now on track to see a likely $2.9 million surplus in its originally planned $32.6 million budget.
Meeting gives latest update on what’s planned for revitalizing Auburn Blvd.
By Mike Hazlip— Business owners and representatives from the Auburn Boulevard Business Association (ABBA) on Tuesday heard from a number of city officials addressing questions and concerns about revitalizing the high-traffic corridor.
Cleanup begins at homeless camp behind Citrus Heights condos
By Mike Hazlip— On Saturday, a collaborative effort between residents of a condominium association and Citrus Heights police led to an initial four-hour cleanup of a homeless camp on private property, located between the condos and Interstate 80.
Citrus Heights News Briefs: fundraiser, home invasion, 20 things to love
Latest news briefs include a local firefighter fundraiser for burn victims, a Citrus Heights man arrested in connection with an area home invasion, the announcement of a new area code set to roll out this September, and “20…
Letters: ARCO proposal, plastic bags, new Citrus Heights sports complex?
Latest letters-to-the-editor include comments from readers about potential new uses for the old Sylvan Middle School property, the proposed new ARCO gas station, and confusion over the plastic bag ban. Citrus Heights needs a sports complex, water park–…
Large tree falls onto Citrus Heights mobile home overnight
A large oak tree fell onto a mobile home in Citrus Heights early Friday morning, causing significant damage to the residence. “It woke us all up,” said resident William Raven, recalling a loud metallic sound as the tree…
Citrus Heights police warn of series of burglaries; seek to capture suspect
Citrus Heights police said they are deploying “additional resources and strategies” to capture a suspect sought in a series of recent early morning home burglaries, with the most recent incident occurring Feb. 9 around 3 a.m. on Ironbark…
Demolition of old Sylvan Middle School underway; what’s next?
Demolition of all buildings at the old Sylvan Middle School in Citrus Heights is now underway, with the first building leveled to the ground on Monday. The $713,000 demolition contract was awarded by the San Juan Unified School…
Firefighters to hit streets for annual ‘Boot for Burns’ fundraiser in Citrus Heights
Updated 11:27 p.m., Feb. 10 — Firefighters plan to hit the streets and fill their boots with donations at Sunrise Boulevard and Greenback Lane for the 23rd annual “Fill the Boot for Burns” fundraiser in Citrus Heights. Reporting…
2017 Citrus Heights Police Logs: Feb. 3-9
Looking for records of local police activity? Here’s direct links to the Citrus Heights Police Department’s Daily Incident Logs for Feb. 3 through Feb. 9, 2017:
Update: pedestrian dies following collision with car on Sunrise Blvd
A pedestrian who was hit by a car while crossing Sunrise Boulevard last Saturday night has died in the hospital after succumbing to his injuries, police Lt. David Gutierrez said Monday. The collision occurred on Sunrise Boulevard near…
2017 Citrus Heights Police Logs: Jan. 27 – Feb. 2
Looking for records of local police activity? Here’s direct links to the Citrus Heights Police Department’s Daily Incident Logs for Jan. 27 through Feb. 2, 2017:
