Citrus Heights Sentinel

Citrus Heights Police disperse break up ‘car show’ behind Sunrise Mall
By Mike Hazlip— Hundreds of vehicles and people gathered behind the normally empty Sunrise Mall parking lot on Sunday night in what one neighbor said was about to be an illegal sideshow and what police called an unapproved…

City of Citrus Heights to host second ice cream social on Aug. 16
Sentinel staff report– The City of Citrus Heights will host the second of three neighborhood social events this Wednesday, offering free ice cream and a chance to connect with neighbors…

Where have all the school buses gone in Citrus Heights?
By Sara Beth Williams– With Thursday marking the first day of classes back in session at public schools in Citrus Heights, students can once again be seen walking to school or being dropped off by parents — but…

Citrus Heights News Briefs: Schools, obituary, dispatcher
Latest local news briefs include the unexpected passing of a Citrus Heights police dispatcher, classes back in session at local schools, and an obituary of a 42-year resident…

New boba tea, dessert cafe opens in Citrus Heights
By Sara Beth Williams– Kobing Dessert Studio has opened its doors for business at 6001 San Juan Ave…

2023 Citrus Heights Police Log Spotlight: Aug. 4-10
Latest police logs show extra patrols and traffic stops near various schools as the first day of classes resumed on Thursday. Logs also show an uptick in code enforcement activity and a drop in theft and vandalism incidents,…

Man shot multiple times outside Citrus Heights career center
By Mike Hazlip— A shooting in the parking lot of a career center in Citrus Heights on Thursday night left one man injured, with what police said were multiple gunshot wounds…

Two new businesses plan to open next to Citrus Heights Starbucks
By Mike Hazlip— A new restaurant and salon are reportedly planning to open in the remainder of a Starbucks-anchored building that has been vacant since construction was completed in 2021…

See’s Candies new flagship store opens in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— The long anticipated See’s Candies store at Sunrise Boulevard and Uplands Way is now serving customers amid the closure of the company’s Sunrise Mall location…

Traffic stop in Citrus Heights uncovers stolen firearms, fentanyl
Sentinel staff report– Citrus Heights Police said in a social media update on Thursday that an early morning traffic stop resulted in several DUI charges, along with the discovery of stolen firearms and a variety of narcotics including…