Citrus Heights Sentinel
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…
New woodfire pizza restaurant opens in Citrus Heights
Sentinel staff report– Benji’s Woodfire Pizza is now open on Auburn Boulevard, following a grand opening held at the location on Dec. 8…
New thrift store opens on Greenback Lane
By Mike Hazlip— Grand openings signs announcing a new boutique thrift shop are up along Greenback Lane, near Mariposa Avenue…
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…
May Events: What’s happening this month in Citrus Heights?
By Sara Beth Williams– Looking for some things to do in Citrus Heights during the month of May? Happenings include a traveling circus, theatrical performances, the annual “Brews in the Burbs” at the mall, and more…
SJHS athletic director earns 2023 Spirit of San Juan Award
By Sara Beth Williams– The San Juan Unified school district recently announced Freddie Bryant of San Juan High School as one of six honorees of the 2023 Spirit of San Juan Award…
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…
