Citrus Heights Sentinel

Guest Opinion: This won’t be the last storm.
By Supervisor Sue Frost– “I’ll be right back,” Chuck Noland told his wife in the movie Cast Away. But then a storm stranded him on an island for so long that he started talking to a deflated volleyball.…

Citrus Heights council restores two-vote policy to place items on agenda
Sentinel staff report– As an indication of a change in leadership in the city, Citrus Heights council members earlier this month voted to reverse a controversial change made two years ago when the council had voted to require…

LETTERS: ARPA funds weren’t meant for ‘frivolous’ fireworks show
Letter by Roger Klausler– How can the city dare to use $80,000 in ARPA funds to resurrect a frivolous display of smoke and noise that pollutes the air and frightens animals in the guise of “bringing our community…

Citrus Heights council to discuss housing, annexation, fireworks
Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights City Council will meet Thursday evening to hold closed-door discussions regarding several lawsuits and property negotiations, followed by open-session topics related to plans for Sayonara Drive, grant funds, infrastructure projects, an $80,000…

City crews are out filling potholes after storm. Here’s how to report one
Sentinel staff report– Recent storms have prompted more potholes to pop up around Citrus Heights, with the city reporting major streets like Antelope Road and Greenback Lane being among those most affected by January’s heavy rain.

LETTER: City shouldn’t use ARPA funds for fireworks show
By Linda Sue Arrowwood– I am thoroughly against any funds used for this proposal. The pandemic relief fund or American Rescue Plan funds should be used to support the people and businesses affected by the pandemic and current…

One injured in fire at Citrus Heights home
By Mike Hazlip— A fire at a home in Citrus Heights damaged the garage and attic Sunday night, leaving one person with burn injuries, Metro Fire said.

Pedestrian, driver killed in Citrus Heights collision
By Mike Hazlip— Both a pedestrian and a driver were killed in a two-vehicle collision on Auburn Boulevard Sunday evening, police said in a news release.

Citrus Heights council to consider $80k proposal to bring back fireworks show
Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights City Council on Thursday will consider a proposal from the city manager to bring an aerial fireworks show to the city, funded by up to $80,000 in federal pandemic relief funds.

New burgers and brews restaurant opens at Sylvan Corners
By Mike Hazlip— A new bar and burger restaurant is now open at Sylvan Corners, replacing the former Beer Dogs eatery that had occupied the space since 2016.