Citrus Heights Sentinel

Church, neighbors speak out against proposed subdivision on Mariposa Avenue
By Mike Hazlip— The Citrus Heights Planning Commission on Wednesday moved to table a discussion over a planned five-lot subdivision, after opposition from neighboring residents…

Comic Con event returning to Sunrise Mall this month
By Sara Beth Williams– An event dubbed “Not Your Typical Comic Con” is slated to return to the Sunrise Mall on Jan. 20-21, 2024…

Citrus Heights Police Log Spotlight: Jan. 4-10, 2024
Latest police logs include an arrest near Pastor’s Valero gas station for assault, reports of a homeless camp at Rusch Park, a shoplifting arrest at Harbor Freight, and a burglary report taken from a Paradise Oaks Youth facility…

Citrus Heights police release details of 2023 homeless survey
More than 100 people living on the streets of Citrus Heights were contacted during a recent survey conducted by police…

Seven appointed to Citrus Heights Education Committee. Here’s what’s next.
By Sara Beth Williams– The City Council last month appointed seven individuals to a limited-term Citrus Heights Education Committee (CHEC), tasked with assessing the feasibility of the city forming its own school district…

2023 Citrus Heights Police Log Spotlight: June 23-29th
Sentinel staff report– Latest logs released by Citrus Heights Police include a narcotics arrest following a traffic stop on Auburn Boulevard, petty theft reported on Baymore Way, a burglary report at All Stop Smoke Shop, and the arrest…

Major injury collision shuts down San Juan Ave
By Mike Hazlip— Citrus Heights police are working to determine the cause of a traffic collision that sent one driver to the hospital with life-threatening injuries and shut down San Juan Avenue Thursday evening…

New Ace Hardware store opens in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— Area residents have a new option for hardware and household supplies with the opening of a new retailer in the Almond Orchard shopping plaza at…

Citrus Heights Police to enforce ‘zero tolerance’ plan for illegal fireworks
By Mike Hazlip— Citrus Heights police will be enforcing a strict policy on illegal fireworks this year, involving additional patrols, fines and proactive warnings in advance of the Fourth of July holiday…

Citrus Heights has 21 fireworks stands this year. See which nonprofit is behind each one
Sentinel staff report– Citrus Heights has a few more fireworks stands open this year compared to last year, with a total of 21 different temporary stands authorized around the city…

Pedestrian, 82, killed in Citrus Heights traffic collision
By Mike Hazlip– An 82-year-old woman was killed Tuesday night while walking along Antelope Road in Citrus Heights.

Citrus Heights neighbors barking mad at unpermitted dog park
By Mike Hazlip— Homeowners along a quiet residential street say a new dog park built at an adjacent apartment complex is causing problems, with noise and garbage being thrown over a wall that separates the properties…




