Citrus Heights Sentinel
March held in Citrus Heights for Homeless Persons Memorial Day
By Mike Hazlip— Held each year in the middle of the holiday season on the longest night of the year, Dec. 21, a well-known local advocate for people experiencing homelessness in Citrus Heights organized a march on Thursday…
City of Citrus Heights announces ‘best lights’ winners for 2023
Sentinel staff report- The City of Citrus Heights has announced the winners of its 2023 “Best Lights in Citrus Heights” contest, with awards going to six homes in different categories…
One of Citrus Heights PD’s longest-serving hires is retiring
By Lily Tu– Police Commander Jason Russo is retiring from the Citrus Heights Police Department at the end of this month, bringing his 17 years of service in Citrus Heights to a close…
City seeks bids to improve safety on dangerous section of Roseville Road
By Mike Hazlip— The City of Citrus Heights is seeking bids from consultants to oversee a project to improve safety along a long-troubled stretch of Roseville Road…
‘Budget Cents’ program teaches financial literacy to local high school students
By Sara Beth Williams– Nearly 200 local high school students last month participated in a program at Mesa Verde High School, designed to teach financial literacy and real-world budgeting…
Citrus Heights could see borders expand to these four areas
By Phillip Pesola– The Citrus Heights City Council last month approved a contract for up to $60,000 to evaluate the feasibility of annexing four new areas into the city limits, moving the ball forward on an idea decades…
Traveling circus coming to Sunrise Mall this month
Sentinel staff report– A Las Vegas-based traveling circus will set up outside Sunrise Mall from May 4-8, promising entertainment for both kids and adults…
Police arrest suspect in Citrus Heights bank robbery
By Mike Hazlip— A suspect who authorities say may be connected to multiple bank robberies in the region was arrested by Roseville police officers last week…
Construction takes shape on small-lot homes near Walmart
Drivers passing by Walmart on Auburn Boulevard in recent weeks have seen framing for a new townhome project rapidly take shape…
50 years later: Roseville rail yard explosion still leaves its mark
By Mike Hazlip— Early on a Saturday morning exactly 50 years ago, the quiet of the small towns of Citrus Heights, Antelope, and Roseville was shattered by a massive explosion coming from the nearby Roseville rail yard…
2023 Citrus Heights Police Log Spotlight: April 21-27
Phillip Pesola contributed to this report- Latest incident logs released by Citrus Heights police include petty theft at Rite Aid, a trespassing arrest at Sylvan Oaks Library, vandalism on Fair Oaks Boulevard, and an uptick in homeless-related calls…
Community garden members mourn loss of local gardener
By Mike Hazlip— Volunteers with the Sylvan Ranch Community Garden in Citrus Heights remember fellow gardener Jim Thornton as one who helped build up the community, both physically and…
