Citrus Heights Sentinel

Citrus Heights nonprofit hosting holiday ‘Adopt-a-Family’ program
By Sara Beth Williams– A local nonprofit with a mission to empower single moms and their families is planning to donate meals and gifts to up to 60 families this December…

2023 Citrus Heights Police Log Spotlight: Nov. 16-21
Latest police logs include a report of shots fired at a building on the 6700 block of Greenback Lane, a theft arrest at Kohl’s after an officer was flagged down, and a robbery on the 7800 block of…

This Citrus Heights woman was recognized by the mayor this month. Here’s why
By Lily Tu– A longstanding resident of Citrus Heights was honored with a Good Neighbor award during a Nov. 9 City Council meeting for her service to children in the community…

Citrus Heights council to address business attraction, parking, housing
Sentinel staff report– Citrus Heights City Council members will meet on Thursday to hold a public hearing regarding a proposed ordinance to prohibit commercial vehicles from parking on public streets, as well as consider action items relating to…

Where has Citrus Heights been spending its $15.7M in ARPA funds?
By Phillip Pesola– The City of Citrus Heights was awarded a total of $15.7 million in federal funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), a $1.9 trillion spending bill passed in 2021 to help with COVID-19 relief…

Citrus Heights police host K-9 training at Sunrise Mall
By Mike Hazlip— A heavy law enforcement presence could be seen at Sunrise Mall on Wednesday, as the Citrus Heights Police Department held a multi-agency K-9 training at the former Sears building.

‘Taste of Soul’ event to be held in Citrus Heights
By Sara Beth Williams– A free event celebrating Black history with food, arts and music, will be held on Feb. 25 at the Citrus Heights Community Center.

Citrus Heights promotes ‘SeeClickFix’ app to report potholes, problems
Sentinel staff report– Residents in Citrus Heights seeking to report potholes, homeless camps, street light outages, abandoned shopping carts and other non-emergency issues, can now do so on their smartphones using a “SeeClickFix” app. Meghan Huber, the city’s…

School district seeks input on ‘reimagining’ early ed in Citrus Heights
By Sara Beth Williams– San Juan Unified School District is seeking community input and feedback on “reimagining” early childhood and elementary education in Citrus Heights.

Large vacant lot across from Leatherby’s drawing interest from developers
By Mike Hazlip— A one-acre vacant lot across from the Citrus Heights Leatherby’s restaurant is on the market for $750,000.

Tuesday Morning store in Citrus Heights on national store closure list
Sentinel staff report– The off-price retailer Tuesday Morning is seeking to close more than half of its stores nationwide, including the store at 7255 Greenback Ln. in Citrus Heights.

Citrus Heights News Briefs: obituary, holiday, massage parlors
Latest local news briefs include an upcoming community meeting to discuss a rapid increase the number of massage parlors in Citrus Heights, closure of City Hall due to Presidents’ Day, and an obituary for an 85-year-old resident.




