25-year-old Citrus Heights man dies in car crash
A man who died in a solo-vehicle crash last week in Fair Oaks has been identified as a Citrus Heights resident…
Citrus Heights horse vaulting coach released following arrest
New details have emerged in the arrest of a horse vaulting coach accused of sexual assault…
2025 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: March 6-12
The latest police log incidents show an increase in vehicle violations, while showing a drop in traffic accidents…
Suspect identified in shooting death of 22-year-old Citrus Heights woman
By Mike Hazlip– Police on Wednesday announced a suspect in the death of a 22-year-old Citrus Heights woman who was shot while working the night shift at a Sacramento gas station last month.
Video shows inside look at Metro Fire battling recent blaze on rooftop
Sentinel staff report– An intense, 90-second video was posted by Metro Fire on Wednesday, showing helmet camera footage of firefighters responding to an Aug. 23 apartment fire in Citrus Heights.
Pickup truck crashes into light pole on Auburn Blvd
By Mike Hazlip— A pickup truck struck a light pole along Auburn Boulevard on Tuesday afternoon causing damage and blocking a lane of traffic.
Five families displaced after fire damages Citrus Heights apartments
By Mike Hazlilp— Five families are left searching for a place to stay after a fire on Tuesday heavily damaged several units in the apartment building they each shared.
CHPD deploying more officers thru Labor Day to crackdown on DUI
Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights Police Department said in a news release last week that additional officers will be on patrol from Aug. 17 through Sept. 5 as part of a nationwide heightened DUI enforcement campaign.
Fire destroys RV parked next to Citrus Heights home
Sentinel staff report– An RV was destroyed in a fire on Thursday afternoon, causing additional damage to two neighboring homes.
Homeless-related issues cleaned up at Walgreens on Sunrise Blvd
By Mike Hazlip— Trash and other debris has been an ongoing problem at the corner of Sunrise Boulevard and Antelope Road, near Walgreens, prompting complaints and involvement from the Police Department. A pile of debris was seen on…
Citrus Heights woman pleads ‘no contest’ to setting fire to her home
By Mike Hazlip— The fire-damaged home of a Citrus Heights woman charged with arson remains unrepaired, as she is left with little options a year later.
Citrus Heights bar hit with 30-day suspension on alcohol sales
By Mike Hazlip— Rocky’s 7440 Club was hit with a 30 day suspension by the California Department of Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC), according to an Aug. 16 press release. Sales of alcohol at the club are immediately suspended,…
