Stoplight mysteriously vanishes from Citrus Heights intersection, city suspects high winds
Citrus Heights Police responded to the corner of Antelope Road and Lichen Drive just before 7:30 a.m. Tuesday morning to reports of a traffic hazard and found…
Citrus Heights Police K9 service dog remembered for ‘incredible legacy’
A retired Citrus Heights police service K9 credited with saving lives and taking down an armed gunman, has passed away…
2025 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: March 20-27
The latest police logs show an increase in animal control calls and vehicle violations while showing a decrease in traffic accidents…
Sylvan Oaks Library criticized for response to homelessness, camping
By Mike Hazlip— The grounds of Sylvan Oaks Library, located at the corner of Auburn Boulevard and Van Maren Lane in Citrus Heights, have become a frequent location for homeless to camp — and have also become a…
Citrus Heights police respond to reports of gunfire Friday night
By Mike Hazlip— Police in Citrus Heights said multiple reports of gunfire from at least two locations were received Friday night, but an investigation found no evidence of a shooting.
Citrus Heights police say ‘suspicious’ animal deaths likely caused by coyote
Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights Police Department on Tuesday responded to claims circulating on social media of cats and other animals being found mutilated around the city, saying a coyote is likely to blame.
Woman assaulted during attempted carjacking in Citrus Heights neighborhood
By Mike Hazlip— Citrus Heights police are investigating an attempted carjacking that occurred in a residential neighborhood Monday night when an unknown male suspect struck a woman in the head while in her driveway.
Five arrested after alleged vehicle vandalism near San Juan High School
By Mike Hazlip— Citrus Heights police arrested five female suspects near San Juan High School last week after officers responded to a report of felony vehicle vandalism.
Firefighters respond to pair of residential blazes in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip– Metro Fire responded to two separate fires in Citrus Heights on Thursday afternoon and early Friday morning — one at a mobile home park and the other at a two-story home where an elderly person…
Citrus Heights MMA fighter confronts alleged child predators in new videos
A self-described “predator hunter” and Mixed Martial Arts fighter going by the name “Kilo Hansen” has begun dedicating his time to confronting alleged pedophiles, and uploading recordings of the confrontations to YouTube.
Citrus Heights police release vehicle photo, seek tips in homicide investigation
The Citrus Heights Police Department on Wednesday released an image of a dark green Honda sedan that was involved in a Sept. 25 shooting at the Montage Apartments.
SMUD publishes latest list of over 3,000 customers with unclaimed checks
The Sacramento Municipal Utility District has published its 2021 list of more than 3,000 customers who have unclaimed money, with amounts ranging from as little as $15 to more than $5,000 each. By law, money not claimed by…
