Citrus Heights Sentinel

Citrus Heights animal hospital expanding doors to adapt during pandemic
By Mike Hazlip— The Citrus Heights Planning Commission has approved plans for the Sunrise Boulevard Animal Hospital to add more than 600 square feet to its existing building to accommodate an increase in curbside and drop-off service popularized…

The story of an influential family who left their mark on Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— A weathered, historical plaque can be found today near a playground at Van Maren Park, paying silent tribute to an influential family who once called that land home.

Citrus Heights News Briefs: ‘fast-food Mecca,’ obituary, fundraiser
Latest local news briefs include an obituary of a 90-year-old Citrus Heights resident, concerns about the city becoming a “fast-food Mecca” airing on a regional TV station, and firefighters collecting donations at Greenback and Sunrise. Vice Mayor concerned…

Citrus Heights city council candidates on the issues, in their own words
In the interest of providing voter information and fair election coverage, The Sentinel has given all eight Citrus Heights city council candidates an equal opportunity to submit written statements on a variety of local issues. Seven of the…

Citrus Heights News Briefs: escapee, parade, documentary, bee charmer
Latest news briefs include a handcuffed suspect escaping from officers in Citrus Heights, a local documentary premiering at the Citrus Heights Community Center, “Howl-o-Ween” festivities, and the story of a record-holding local honey bee charmer who’s been stung…

2016 Citrus Heights Police Logs: Oct. 14-19
Looking for records of local police activity? Here’s direct links to the Citrus Heights Police Department’s Daily Incident Logs for Oct. 14 to Oct. 19, 2016:

Police: two arrested for trafficking, beating Citrus Heights teen girl
Citrus Heights police said a 20-year-old man was arrested Wednesday for his alleged role in selling a runaway teen for sex. Sacramento County Jail records indicate the man, Keiyonte Dvaughn Davis of Rosemont, is being held on $2…

When is Black Bear Diner going to open in Citrus Heights?
A 5,000-square-foot building in the new shopping center at Sunrise Boulevard and Madison Avenue is now complete and slated to become a Black Bear Diner, but a company executive confirmed last week that the Diner’s opening has been…

Applicants sought to serve on Citrus Heights planning commission, boards
Want to make a difference in your city? The City of Citrus Heights is currently accepting applications through Nov. 28 for those interested in serving on the Planning Commission, Construction Board of Appeals, or the History & Arts…

Citrus Heights News Briefs: backyard hens, $28M deal, police, elections
Latest news briefs include a new ordinance going into effect that allows backyard chickens, police announcing a teen driver safety week, a Citrus Heights-based property group purchasing a Capitol Mall building for $28 million, and a unanimous endorsement…

After not voting for 16 years, this local couple says they’ll vote again
In a year when many voters are expressing frustration at national politics, one local couple has decided to break their 16-year habit of not voting and will be casting ballots in this year’s election. But it wasn’t the…

MOE’S: New southwest grill to open Oct. 20 in Citrus Heights
A new southwest fast-casual restaurant will open on Thursday in the new Capital Nursery Plaza at the corner of Sunrise Boulevard and Madison Avenue in Citrus Heights, according to a company director. Moe’s Southwest Grill restaurants feature Subway-style…




