Citrus Heights Sentinel
Another retail store is closing at Sunrise Mall
By Mike Hazlip— Sunrise Mall is losing another retailer, as a clothing store in the mall’s more active section announced they will close at the end of June…
Homelessness: How much did the Citrus Heights Navigator program cost the city?
In recent years, city-funded “Navigators” have been credited with helping connect homeless in Citrus Heights with housing and support, but…
The Civic Minute: What’s going on at Citrus Heights City Hall?
Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights City Council will meet Thursday to hear a presentation about new penalties for residents who don’t properly sort their food waste, along with considering approvals related to road repaving and grant awards…
Arrest: Citrus Heights man charged with setting fire to his own home
Sentinel staff report– Fire officials on Tuesday announced the arrest of a resident accused of setting fire to his own home in Citrus Heights over the weekend…
Head of Sunrise Park district to retire this month
By Sara Beth Williams– After 11 years with the local parks district, Sunrise Recreation and Park District Administrator Dave Mitchell is retiring from his role in overseeing parks in the area, including 25 parks in Citrus Heights…
Health dept. investigating claim of cockroach found in Sam’s Club pizza
By Sara Beth Williams– Over Memorial Day Weekend, a local Citrus Heights resident said she found a cockroach cooked into her piece of pizza while eating at the Sam’s Club food court on Greenback Lane, prompting a complaint…
Another fire behind Walmart is under investigation. What’s going on?
By Mike Hazlip— Sacramento Metro Fire crews responded to another fire behind the Citrus Heights Walmart store last weekend, making for at least three fires behind the store over the past year. Photos from the scene showed a…
Planter at the end of Fair Oaks Blvd struck again
By Mike Hazlip— Despite changes to the roadway implemented by the city, a planter at the problematic intersection of Fair Oaks Boulevard and Old Auburn Road was heavily damaged after another vehicle collision with the structure Monday night…
2023 Citrus Heights Police Log Spotlight: May 26-June 1
Sentinel staff report– Latest logs released by Citrus Heights Police include grand theft at the Dollar Tree on Lichen Drive, a collision near Greenback Lane resulting in a DUI arrest, a report of indecent exposure at Walmart being…
Meet the owner behind this new Puerto Rican restaurant in Citrus Heights
Business owner Bella Luz was born in Honduras and immigrated to the United States in 2015. Initially starting as a dishwasher, she’s now opened her own business in Citrus Heights with the help of a business partner…
