Citrus Heights Sentinel

Some ‘dismayed’ by lack of progress on potential Rusch Park amphitheater
By Sara Beth Williams– Plans to move forward with construction on the Kathy Cook Amphitheater at Rusch Community Park have been delayed again, according to city leaders and the parks district…

March Events: What’s happening this month in Citrus Heights?
By Sara Beth Williams– The month of March in Citrus Heights is bustling with a diverse lineup of community events, from early Easter egg hunts to theatrical performances and charitable dinners…

Citrus Heights votes to allow lifetime registration for dogs, not just cats
Sentinel staff report– Residents in Citrus Heights will soon have the option to register their dogs with a one-time registration fee, rather than an annual fee…

LETTER: Citrus Heights should welcome cannabis dispensaries
By Forrest Means, Citrus Heights– As a service-disabled veteran, cannabis has been pivotal for my mental health. Yet, in Citrus Heights, despite cannabis being legal…

New late fee added to Citrus Heights Rental Housing Inspection Program
Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights City Council on Thursday voted unanimously to modify several fees charged by the city, including the addition of a new $25 late fee for property owners who don’t pay their rental housing…

What’s going on with plans to improve Auburn Boulevard?
By Sara Beth Williams– More than a year after Auburn Boulevard Business Association (ABBA) president Richard Hale retired and stepped down from his position, the organization remains “dormant,” according to city officials and a prior co-chair…

Q&A: Who’s paying for those new 25-year banners near the mall?
Sentinel staff report– Residents traveling near Sunrise Mall in recent weeks may have seen new banners set up along the Sunrise-Greenback commercial corridor, prompting one reader to inquire why the banners have been set up and whether the…

2024 Citrus Heights Police Log Spotlight: Feb. 15-21
Latest local police logs include a welfare check on Glenhurst Way on Wednesday resulting in an arrest for obstructing officers, petty theft reported on Sayonara Drive, and a DUI arrest following a traffic stop on Sunrise Boulevard…

Rusch Park restrooms closed as district struggles with recurring damage
By Sara Beth Williams– The restrooms on the east side of Rusch Community Park could be closed for several months…

36-year-old Citrus Heights man indicted on child porn charges
Sentinel staff report– A Citrus Heights man is facing up to 20 years in prison along with a $250,000 fine, following federal child porn charges being filed against him this month…