Citrus Heights Sentinel

Citrus Heights police share 8 tips to help prevent package theft
Sentinel staff report– In addition to deploying location-tracked “bait” to trap package thieves and other criminals, the Citrus Heights Police Department is advising the public of eight ways to reduce the chance of having a package stolen this…

Here’s the 24 objectives Citrus Heights is pursuing over next 6 months
Sentinel staff report– During the Nov. 10 council meeting last month, city leaders formally adopted 24 objectives to accomplish over the next six months, ranging from planning for Sunrise Mall to special enforcement targeting chronic criminals. The objectives…

The Civic Minute: What’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?
Updated 5:52 p.m., Dec. 6th– Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights City Council will meet this Thursday to select a new mayor, install newly elected council members, recognize two retiring members and consider applying for a $10 million…

President of Auburn Boulevard Business Association retires
By Mike Hazlip— After heading up the Auburn Boulevard Business Association (ABBA) since its inception and running a local auto shop for three decades, Richard Hale has passed on leadership responsibilities to a successor.

The tragic story behind this children’s monument at Rusch Park
By Sara Beth Williams– At Rusch Park, a lone monument stands encased in stone at the entrance to the playground near the softball fields with the inscription: “This playground memorial is dedicated in memory of those children who…

Helicopter assists in arrest after driver flees Citrus Heights traffic stop
By Mike Hazlip— A Friday-night police pursuit on Greenback Lane began after a driver fled from officers attempting to conduct a traffic stop of a pick-up truck and trailer.

When will final election results be released for Citrus Heights City Council?
Sentinel staff report– Several close races in the Citrus Heights City Council election will be decided this Thursday, as elections officials are slated to release final results by 4 p.m. on Dec. 8.

Citrus Heights man ID’d as victim in fatal Land Park shooting
Sentinel staff report– A 37-year-old man who was killed in a shooting near Sacramento City College the day after Thanksgiving has been identified by the coroner’s office.

Water district says most customers would see a 6.5% increase on bill
Sentinel staff report– If a proposed rate increase passes later this month, the Citrus Heights Water District said in a post last week that a typical customer will see an overall increase of 6.5% in their bi-monthly bills.

Citrus Heights News Briefs: Santa, City Hall, schools
Latest local news briefs include a Citrus Heights woman putting a “Letters to Santa” mailbox in her front yard, a video highlighting a new resource center at a local elementary school and several updates regarding City Hall.




