Citrus Heights Sentinel

Citrus Heights News Briefs: Planning Commission, council meeting, obituary
Latest local news briefs include 15 residents applying for seats on the city’s Planning Commission, an agenda posted for the upcoming Jan. 12 City Council meeting, and an obituary published for a 74-year-old veteran from Citrus Heights.

Five facts you probably didn’t know about Citrus Heights
By Sara Beth Williams– Citrus Heights recently celebrated its 25th anniversary of becoming a city, but the 14-square-mile region has thrived for decades beforehand. Below are five facts about Citrus Heights that many don’t know.

Here’s the most expensive home on the market in Citrus Heights right now
By Mike Hazlip— The highest priced single-family home on the market in Citrus Heights is currently listed at $795,000, as the city sees a cooling housing market amid rising mortgage rates.

The story behind this Citrus Heights pizzeria, and its ties to a famous Hollywood club
By Mike Hazlip— Ciro’s Pizza Cafe on Old Auburn Road has been a fixture in Citrus Heights for decades, but its distinctive logo dates back to the 1950s with a famous nightclub in Hollywood once frequented by celebrities…

Gunfire prompts heavy police response in Citrus Heights neighborhood
By Mike Hazlip— A Citrus Heights man was arrested Friday afternoon after police responded to reports of gunfire at a residence near Twin Oaks Avenue and Harper Way.

Six businesses Citrus Heights said goodbye to in 2022
Sentinel staff report– Citrus Heights welcomed many new businesses in 2022, but also saw several notable departures of restaurants and other businesses during the same year.

How did Citrus Heights fare in recent storm?
By Mike Hazlip— Despite localized flooding and standing water in various areas, creeks in Citrus Heights and underground pipes worked well amid heavy rains over the weekend, a city spokeswoman said in an update Tuesday.

Transient arrested in Citrus Heights after New Year’s Day stabbing
By Mike Hazlip— A man wanted for attempted murder in a stabbing on Sunday was arrested in Citrus Heights on Tuesday, a media release by the Placer County Sheriff said.

Two Citrus Heights residents arrested after Placer County traffic stop
By Mike Hazlip— Two people from Citrus Heights were arrested on firearm, drug and other charges, following a traffic stop in an unincorporated area of Placer County, according to a news release from authorities on Wednesday.

Charter school slated for Citrus Heights changes course for mystery site
By Sara Beth Williams– Plans to construct a new charter school on a vacant lot off Antelope Road in Citrus Heights have shifted.




