Citrus Heights Sentinel
Cleanup continues across Citrus Heights in wake of major storms
By Mike Hazlip— Damage from January’s storms can still be seen around Citrus Heights, as tree services are backlogged with requests.
Citrus Heights Big Lots store shutters, as CEO cites impact of inflation
By Sara Beth Williams– Following several weeks of liquidation sales, the Big Lots store in Citrus Heights has closed — part of a round of closures for 2023 that included seven stores nationwide.
Standoff: Police arrest suspect after shots fired near Sunrise Mall
By Mike Hazlip— Citrus Heights police officers on Saturday night responded to reports of a shooting at an apartment complex on Sunrise East Way, leading to the arrest of a barricaded suspect.
Water main failure prompts roadway closures near Mesa Verde High School
By Sara Beth Williams– A broken water main in the area of Lauppe Lane and Carriage Drive resulted in road closures Monday morning as crews worked to repair the pipe.
What’s happening with the plan to build 95 homes at Sylvan Corners?
By Mike Hazlip— Representatives from Woodside Homes presented plans for a new 95-home community on an 11-acre parcel at Sylvan Corners during a lightly attended Jan. 9 community meeting at City Hall.
Citrus Heights News Briefs: volunteers, obituary, hiring
Latest local news briefs include volunteers helping pre-fill sandbags at City Hall, the Police Department hiring officers, and the obituary of a 55-year-old resident who passed away last month.
Citrus Heights Police Chief says cost could run $2.5M to put cops in schools
By Sara Beth Williams– During the Citrus Heights City Council meeting on Jan. 12, Mike Jones with San Juan Unified Safe Schools program presented the 2022-23 Site Safety and Vulnerability assessment findings completed by the district’s Safe Schools…
City Manager: ‘Extreme weather’ prompted 300+ storm calls in Citrus Heights
Sentinel staff report– Citrus Heights City Manager Ash Feeney on Thursday told council members that the city received a dramatic increase in calls amid recent heavy winds and rain.
Union-backed candidates lost all school board races in Citrus Heights. What happened?
By Sara Beth Williams– Three of the four school board candidates backed by the San Juan Teachers Association lost in their bids to win or keep their seats on the San Juan Unified School District’s governing board in…
Middleton calls term as Citrus Heights mayor ‘a tremendous honor’
By Sara Beth Williams– Citrus Heights Mayor Tim Schaefer began the first council meeting of 2023 by recognizing outgoing mayor and current District 5 councilwoman Porsche Middleton for her service as the city’s mayor last year.
