Citrus Heights Sentinel

Citrus Heights sees record number of permits for new secondary dwellings
Sentinel staff report– The City of Citrus Heights reported this month that a record-breaking number of permits were issued for secondary dwelling units last year…

Citrus Heights Rite Aid store slated to close in May
The Citrus Heights Rite Aid store near the corner of Auburn Boulevard and Van Maren Lane will be…

Council takes further action on future of Sylvan Corners
The City Council this month voted 4-1 to extend the closing date for the sale of an 11-acre property at Sylvan Corners…

Security guard accused of trying to run over homeless man
A security guard allegedly drove his patrol vehicle at a man living behind a Citrus Heights shopping center, according to a witness and police report…

Interested in a career in public works? Check out this May 18 event
Citrus Heights is set to host its second annual Public Works Showcase and Career/Education Fair next month at Van Maren Park…

Citrus Heights council votes 4-1 to oppose AB 742, police K-9 bill
By Mike Hazlip— The Citrus Heights City Council voted earlier this month to officially oppose proposed state legislation aimed at preventing the use of police K-9s for arrest or crowd control…

Citrus Heights council members defend $12k bonus for city manager
Sentinel staff report– Following a performance review of the city manager’s first year, Citrus Heights council members voted unanimously this month to approve a $12,000 bonus payment to City Manager Ash Feeney…

Guest Opinion: Why I voted to give our city manager a $12k bonus
By Tim Schaefer– As mayor of Citrus Heights, I am driven to be as transparent as possible on sometimes sensitive matters…

Report of shots fired draws heavy presence from Citrus Heights police
By Mike Hazlip— Citrus Heights Police last week responded to a call reporting gunshots fired on a private lane in the Sunrise Ranch neighborhood, but were unable to find any evidence authorities said…

Citrus Heights News Briefs: Sylvan Corners, home sales, employment
Latest local news briefs include a report on top recent home sales in Citrus Heights, an update on the vacant lot at Sylvan Corners, and a former city employee being named to a top position in Napa…




