Citrus Heights Sentinel

Natomas mom opens new shop in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— A new shop is now open across from Sylvan Middle School, and owner Manoela Lopez says she hopes it will help encourage children to spend less time on screens…

Citrus Heights council votes to ban sitting, standing in medians
By Mike Hazlip— Following a repeal of the city’s ban on panhandling in October out of concern for First Amendment lawsuits, the City Council last month voted to approve an ordinance aimed at preventing individuals from standing, sitting,…

Citrus Heights saw increase in deadly collisions in 2023
By Mike Hazlip— An increase in fatal roadway collisions in Citrus Heights was seen during 2023, with two of those involving homeless individuals…

Citrus Heights residents, leaders gather for Memorial Day ceremony
By Mike Hazlip– Citrus Heights residents and community leaders gathered at Sylvan Cemetery on Monday for a ceremony remembering service members who died in the line of duty…

Citrus Heights News Briefs: homeless count, murder suspect, $5k grant
Latest local news briefs include Citrus Heights police resuming a count of homeless individuals, a murder suspect arrested locally now tied to multiple carjackings, and a $5,000 grant awarded to a local performing arts group…

2023 Citrus Heights Police Log Spotlight: May 19-25
Latest logs released by Citrus Heights Police include officers being dispatched to a verbal disturbance at Chuze Fitness, petty theft reported at Sylvan Middle School, a report of indecent exposure at Woodside Creek Apartments, and a stolen vehicle…

Jr. Mavericks football, cheer program make comeback for 2023-24 season
By Sara Beth Williams– After a six-year hiatus, the Mesa Verde Jr. Mavericks youth football and cheer program is returning for the 2023-24 season…

Vietnamese noodle bar opens in Citrus Heights
By Sara Beth Williams– A new Vietnamese noodle bar and restaurant opened its doors last month at the corner of Sunrise Boulevard and Antelope Road…

Development projects planned along Citrus Heights, Roseville border
By Mike Hazlip— An eyesore area on the outskirts of Citrus Heights could look quite different in a few years…

Citrus Heights council gives green light for beer house
Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights City Council on Thursday unanimously approved a required letter that will allow for a proposed beer house to obtain a license to sell alcohol…

Application period opens for Citrus Heights Education Committee
Sentinel staff report– Applications are now being accepted for residents interested in serving on a new committee tasked with evaluating the potential establishment of a local school district…

New restaurant brings a taste of Central American food to Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— A new restaurant open in the space formerly occupied by Alonzo’s Pizza Depot is offering traditional Central American foods…




