Citrus Heights Sentinel
Toy drive underway in Citrus Heights to benefit children of troops
By Sara Beth Williams– A local nonprofit kicked off its 21st annual toy drive on Saturday in Citrus Heights, collecting new, unwrapped toys to give to children of military troops…
2023 Citrus Heights Police Log Spotlight: Nov. 30-Dec. 6
Latest police logs include grand theft from Lowe’s, a 2 a.m. vehicle burglary reported near Best Buy, an arrest for DUI following a hit-and-run on Fair Oaks Boulevard, and…
Citrus Heights PD’s new therapy dog brings smiles, joy
By Mike Hazlip— A new four-legged addition to the Citrus Heights Police Department is helping officers and staff deal with the stress of a profession that is inherently dangerous…
130-unit senior apartment complex in Citrus Heights now slated for auction
By Mike Hazlip— A large, senior apartment complex on Sunrise Boulevard that was the subject of several closed-door meetings with city leaders last year is now slated to be sold at auction on April 17…
MVHS alum named ‘Woman of the Year’ by state assemblyman
By Sara Beth Williams– Mesa Verde High School alumnae and newly elected San Juan Unified School District board member Tanya Kravchuk was recognized this week by Assemblyman Josh Hoover (R-Folsom) as the 7th Assembly District’s Woman of the…
Opening ceremony for traveling Vietnam memorial set for March 29
A traveling, 375-foot-long “Wall That Heals” Vietnam memorial will be set up this week at Rusch Park, with an opening ceremony slated for March 29.
21,000-square-foot funeral center opens in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— A newly constructed funeral facility along Interstate 80 in Citrus Heights was dedicated during a ceremony at the site on Wednesday.
Citrus Heights projected to have $8M surplus this year
By Phillip Pesola– The days of budget cuts appear to be over in Citrus Heights, as the City Council earlier this month received a report showing a projected $8 million surplus this year…
Walgreens store left with zero shopping carts after thefts
By Mike Hazlip— A Walgreens store in Citrus Heights is in the process of replacing shopping carts that have all been stolen…
Citrus Heights police arrest Roseville man for child sexual assault
By Mike Hazlip— A Roseville man was arrested Wednesday on 12 counts of lewd and lascivious acts with a child under 14, according to a police news release published Thursday…
What’s happening with that old gas station on Auburn Blvd?
By Mike Hazlip— New activity can be seen at a long-vacant gas station in Citrus Heights, with excavation and permit activity occurring in recent months…
Guest Column: Local manager’s death shows fentanyl crisis can’t be ignored
By Sue Frost– Rachael King was a manager at the Noodles Restaurant in Folsom and was a proud recipient of the September 2018 Sacramento County Food Safety Award of Excellence. Four months later, she died after taking a…
