Citrus Heights Sentinel

Police deploying DUI patrols for Super Bowl Weekend
Sentinel staff report– Additional patrol officers will be on the streets of Citrus Heights from Feb. 11-12 to target drivers showing signs of being under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

Spring carnival returns to Sunrise Mall for 2023
Sentinel staff report– The parking lot of Sunrise Mall is again home to the Midway of Fun traveling carnival, with entertainment and rides set up from Feb. 10-19, 2023.

New activity appears outside vacant Citrus Heights restaurant building
By Mike Hazlip— A long-vacant restaurant building formerly home to China Buffet on Sunrise Boulevard has new signage announcing a seafood buffet is coming soon, but…

New dance studio opens in Citrus Heights
By Sara Beth Williams– Phoenix Dance Institute officially opened its doors last month on the corner of Auburn Boulevard and Sylvan Road, offering ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, and other dance classes.

Musical comedy’s final showing this weekend in Citrus Heights
Sentinel staff report– Theatre in the Heights this weekend will host it final performances of the award-winning 2005 Broadway production “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.”

CHPD: More than 100 citations issued in 3-hour crackdown
Sentinel staff report– If you thought you saw a lot more cops than usual in Citrus Heights on Monday, you were right.

The Civic Minute: What’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?
The Citrus Heights City Council will meet Thursday to consider approving a fee waiver for a community organization to use city facilities, along with…

Public hearing to be held over proposed changes to housing codes
By Phillip Pesola– The Citrus Heights Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday regarding several proposed amendments to the city’s zoning code, addressing housing, parking and food trucks…

CHPD: Fleeing suspect arrested after crashing into parked vehicles
By Mike Hazlip— Citrus Heights residents near Roseville Road reported a police chase that ended with the suspect vehicle colliding with several vehicles parked along…

Where can homeless in Citrus Heights go when it’s cold, wet?
By Mike Hazlip— A rotating shelter program in Citrus Heights that offers those experiencing homelessness a hot meal and a place to sleep during the coldest and wettest winter months is underway and seeing more new faces this…