Citrus Heights Sentinel
Low in-person voter turnout seen in Citrus Heights special election
By Mike Hazlip— The vote center at the Crosswoods Community Center was largely empty on Election Day in Citrus Heights on Tuesday, but workers said most voters are likely mailing in ballots…
Special Election to be held Tuesday in Citrus Heights for school board seat
Sentinel staff report– The special election to replace the school board seat left vacant by the late Steve Miller will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 7, with one in-person vote center open in Citrus Heights at the Crosswoods…
2023 Citrus Heights Police Log Spotlight: Oct. 27-Nov 2
Latest police logs include a 3 a.m. traffic stop on Antelope Road resulting in a DUI arrest, a stolen vehicle recovered on Auburn Boulevard along with an arrest, and a homeless camp reported near Grocery Outlet…
The story behind this Citrus Heights pizzeria, and its ties to a famous Hollywood club
By Mike Hazlip— Ciro’s Pizza Cafe on Old Auburn Road has been a fixture in Citrus Heights for decades, but its distinctive logo dates back to the 1950s with a famous nightclub in Hollywood once frequented by celebrities…
Gunfire prompts heavy police response in Citrus Heights neighborhood
By Mike Hazlip— A Citrus Heights man was arrested Friday afternoon after police responded to reports of gunfire at a residence near Twin Oaks Avenue and Harper Way.
Six businesses Citrus Heights said goodbye to in 2022
Sentinel staff report– Citrus Heights welcomed many new businesses in 2022, but also saw several notable departures of restaurants and other businesses during the same year.
How did Citrus Heights fare in recent storm?
By Mike Hazlip— Despite localized flooding and standing water in various areas, creeks in Citrus Heights and underground pipes worked well amid heavy rains over the weekend, a city spokeswoman said in an update Tuesday.
Transient arrested in Citrus Heights after New Year’s Day stabbing
By Mike Hazlip— A man wanted for attempted murder in a stabbing on Sunday was arrested in Citrus Heights on Tuesday, a media release by the Placer County Sheriff said.
Two Citrus Heights residents arrested after Placer County traffic stop
By Mike Hazlip— Two people from Citrus Heights were arrested on firearm, drug and other charges, following a traffic stop in an unincorporated area of Placer County, according to a news release from authorities on Wednesday.
Charter school slated for Citrus Heights changes course for mystery site
By Sara Beth Williams– Plans to construct a new charter school on a vacant lot off Antelope Road in Citrus Heights have shifted.
22 businesses that opened in Citrus Heights in 2022
Sentinel staff report– Citrus Heights welcomed many new businesses over the past year, including new restaurants, retailers, service shops and fitness centers. Below is a list of 22 businesses that opened in Citrus Heights in 2022, which The…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: Flooding, obituary, City Hall
Latest local news briefs include heavy rains prompting reports of flooding, an obituary for a local orthodontist, and City Hall news.
