Citrus Heights Sentinel
Citrus Heights thrift shop announces permanent closure
By Mike Hazlip— After three years in business and toughing it out through pandemic shutdowns, construction projects, and flooding, Kelsee’s Purse is closing its doors for good. The store’s final day is Saturday, January 15.
Recent rains delay reopening of Citrus Heights Wendy’s
Sentinel staff report– The Wendy’s restaurant at 6435 Antelope Rd. was hardly recognizable last week, with just a shell of the structure standing at the site as crews continue a major modernization of the building.
The Civic Minute: What’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?
City Council members will meet Thursday evening to consider selecting a new city manager, along with making appointments to various regional boards and committees and hearing an update on final guidelines for federal relief funds.
Citrus Heights City Hall closed to public due to rise in COVID-19 cases
Sentinel staff report– The City of Citrus Heights announced Tuesday that the City Hall lobby will be temporarily closed to the public, beginning Jan. 12, citing an increase in COVID-19 cases in Sacramento County.
Falafel Corner looks ready to open new location in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— Signage announcing a future Falafel Corner restaurant has recently appeared next to Round Table Pizza on Sunrise Boulevard, near Antelope Road.
Citrus Heights police investigating shooting near Fair Oaks Blvd
By Mike Hazlip— A heavy police presence and helicopter activity near Fair Oaks Boulevard and Oak Avenue was observed on Sunday night, as a pair of incidents in the area kept authorities busy.
Controversial organics waste program set to begin in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip- With new organic waste recycling regulations technically in effect as of Jan. 1 statewide, Citrus Heights residents are asking questions — but have until July 1 before the program is set to be fully implemented…
Five businesses Citrus Heights said goodbye to in 2021
By Mike Hazlip— While Citrus Heights welcomed a dozen new restaurants along with other businesses in 2021, it also saw several departures during the same year.
Officials urge checking smoke alarms, after Citrus Heights duplex fire
Sentinel staff report– Metro Fire crews responded to a blaze at a duplex on San Simeon Drive in Citrus Heights on Saturday, successfully clearing the homes of anyone inside and keeping the fire from spreading to the attic.
Citrus Heights man gets 24 years in prison for sexually exploiting teenage neighbor
By Mike Hazlip— A 48-year-old Citrus Heights man was sentenced on Thursday to 24 years in prison for the sexual exploitation of a 13-year-old neighbor, according to a news release by the Department of Justice.
