Citrus Heights Sentinel

Owner confirms permanent closure of Citrus Heights coffee shop
Sentinel staff report– After being open just over a year, BeanHeads Coffee owner Tim Snipes confirmed in an email last week that his Citrus Heights location has permanently closed up shop.

Cold Case: Renewed interest arises in unsolved murder of Citrus Heights boy
Sentinel staff report– In May, 1964, the murder of seven-year-old James (Jimmy) Gaul Jr. shook the small rural area of Citrus Heights. Almost 60 years later, the murder remains unsolved.

Citrus Heights Water District seeks 20% increase in water usage rates
By Phillip Pesola– The Citrus Heights Water District will be holding a public hearing next month regarding proposed rate and service fee increases for 2023. In addition to raising the bi-monthly service charge for a typical 1-inch residential…

Guest Column: 3 local outcomes from the election you should know about
By Sue Frost– Since the election on Nov. 8, I have seen a tremendous amount of analysis from people about how it will impact things on a national level with regards to the United States House of Representatives…

SMUD posts latest list of thousands of customers with unclaimed checks
Sentinel staff report– Does the Sacramento Municipal Utility District have unclaimed money in your name?

Laser light show planned outside Sunrise Mall this weekend
Sentinel staff report– Sunrise MarketPlace is kicking off this year’s “Magical Moments” annual holiday events with a laser light show set for 6-9 p.m. Friday night. The show will take place Nov. 18 on the rear side of…

AAA buys long-time auto shop in Citrus Heights, eyes additional properties
By Mike Hazlip— Walt’s Auto Service on Auburn Boulevard is under new ownership after three decades of operation.

Suspect in Citrus Heights restaurant shooting found guilty; faces 27 years
By Mike Hazlip— A 39-year-old man accused of shooting another patron in the head at a Mexican restaurant in Citrus Heights last year has been convicted by a jury in the conclusion of his trial.

Suspect in murder of Citrus Heights woman arrested in Chicago
By Mike Hazlip— A man suspected of murdering a Citrus Heights woman at her workplace in August was arrested Monday.

There’s now two nail-biter races for Citrus Heights City Council seats
Sentinel staff report– Less than 10 votes now separate business owner Natalee Price from Mayor Porsche Middleton in the race for Citrus Heights City Council District 5, and the race for District 2 has now narrowed to less…




