Citrus Heights Sentinel
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.
Local program seeks to help homeless women find stable jobs, housing
By Mike Hazlip— A graduation ceremony for five women was held in Citrus Heights last month, as part of a program aimed at giving women experiencing homelessness an opportunity to begin a career in residential property management.
2022 Citrus Heights tree lighting set for Dec. 6th
Sentinel staff report– The City of Citrus Heights will host its annual tree lighting this Tuesday.
Citrus Heights PD deploying ‘bait’ to nab criminals during holiday season
By Mike Hazlip— Citrus Heights police are getting the word out to would-be thieves that there’s a 24/7 bait program in place to catch criminals during the holidays.
Big Lots to close Citrus Heights store
Sentinel staff report– After first opening three years ago in a portion of the former Kmart building on Auburn Boulevard, Big Lots will reportedly be closing its Citrus Heights store in January.
