Citrus Heights Sentinel
Boarded-up buildings on Auburn Blvd on track for cleanup
By Mike Hazlip— A high-traffic section of Auburn Boulevard known for its pair of unsightly boarded-up buildings appears on track to see some visual improvements.
Kelsee’s Purse Thrift Shop announces reopening after turn of events
By Mike Hazlip— After announcing permanent closure last month, the owners of a thrift shop at Copperwood Square have decided to reopen their small business. Kelsee’s Purse owner Ildiko Carpenter told The Sentinel she was able to come…
Redistricting has begun in Citrus Heights. Here’s what you should know
Sentinel staff report– The City of Citrus Heights on Friday announced plans for the first public hearing to be held in the city’s redistricting process, which will re-draw election boundary lines for the city’s five council members.
Here’s the most expensive home sold this year in Citrus Heights
A massive 3,466-square-feet home in Citrus Heights was sold in October for over half a million dollars — about twice the average selling price of homes in the city in 2016. The expansive, two-story home on Wachtel Way…
Homelessness: Here’s what Citrus Heights city council candidates say
All eight Citrus Heights city council candidates were recently given an opportunity by The Sentinel to submit written statements on a variety of local issues, including homelessness. Seven of the eight candidates submitted statements by the Oct. 22…
Photos of items recovered by CHPD in stolen trailer
Police released the following photos of items that were found in a stolen travel trailer. They are seeking to unite any items with their rightful owners.
CHPD: Stolen trailer filled with valuables recovered; victims sought
Citrus Heights police are seeking to unite theft victims with their belongings, after a stolen 30-foot travel trailer filled with various items was recovered in the Sacramento area. In a news release issued Tuesday afternoon, police said items…
Porsche Middleton on the issues, in her own words
Porsche Middleton, 32, serves as a project manager at “A Project Ahead,” an engineering consulting company based in the Sacramento area. She moved to Citrus Heights from Alabama two years ago.
Tim Schaefer on the issues, in his own words
Tim Schaefer, 55, is a sales engineer with Ellison Technologies and has also served in various leadership positions in local neighborhood associations. In 2014, he spearheaded a “Save City Hall” effort to oppose the plan to tear down…
Marcel Weiland on the issues, in his own words
Marcel Weiland, 26, grew up in Citrus Heights, worked in the state capitol, and earned a degree in political science from Santa Clara University. He currently works as director of institutional alliances at Riskalyze, a financial tech company…
Bret Daniels on the issues, in his own words
Bret Daniels, 56, is a former Sacramento County Sheriff’s Deputy and current president of “Our Fallen,” a local nonprofit that works to help families of fallen officers. Daniels previously served on the Citrus Heights city council from 1999…
Amor Taylor on the issues, in her own words
Amor Taylor, 51, serves on the City’s Construction Board of Appeals and plans to open a Menchie’s frozen yogurt franchise in Citrus Heights next year. She previously served as director of public policy services for the California Foundation…
