Citrus Heights Sentinel
Citrus Heights Police Log Spotlight: Dec. 28-Jan. 3, 2024
Latest police logs show Citrus Heights started off the new year with a spike of 10 arrests on New Years Day, following another 10 arrests on Dec. 31st. Arrests ranged from several DUI incidents to warrants and domestic…
Police investigating report of suspicious death in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— Neighbors living near Oakwood Hills Circle on the outskirts of Citrus Heights say police responded to the area on Dec. 15 to investigate a death at a residence, but questions remain as to the outcome…
Eight businesses Citrus Heights said goodbye to in 2023
Sentinel staff report– Citrus Heights welcomed dozens of new businesses in 2023, but also saw departures of a notable restaurant, retailers and other businesses during the same year…
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…
Citrus Heights man arrested in arson fire incident
A 39-year-old man from Citrus Heights has been arrested as an arson suspect in a house fire that authorities say was deliberately set last month…
June Events: What’s happening this month in Citrus Heights?
By Sara Beth Williams– If you’re looking for local activities during the summer when school is out, June is full of theater performances and entertainment and sports events, as well as a comic con event at Sunrise Mall…
Police pursuit in Citrus Heights ends near city limit; suspect still at large
By Mike Hazlip— A police pursuit of a stolen vehicle Tuesday night ended just outside the city limits of Citrus Heights, near Antelope Road and Roseville Road…
