Citrus Heights Sentinel

Local credit union branches contribute to ‘Angel Tree’ initiative
Sentinel staff report– Members and staff of SAFE Credit Union, including two Citrus Heights branches, contributed gifts for 270 children and families during the holiday season, according to a Jan. 5 news release from the credit union…

Citrus Heights Police Log Spotlight: Dec. 28-Jan. 3, 2024
Latest police logs show Citrus Heights started off the new year with a spike of 10 arrests on New Years Day, following another 10 arrests on Dec. 31st. Arrests ranged from several DUI incidents to warrants and domestic…

Police investigating report of suspicious death in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— Neighbors living near Oakwood Hills Circle on the outskirts of Citrus Heights say police responded to the area on Dec. 15 to investigate a death at a residence, but questions remain as to the outcome…

Eight businesses Citrus Heights said goodbye to in 2023
Sentinel staff report– Citrus Heights welcomed dozens of new businesses in 2023, but also saw departures of a notable restaurant, retailers and other businesses during the same year…

Citrus Heights to host workshop focused on neighborhood engagement
Sentinel staff report– The City of Citrus Heights is kicking off the new year with plans for a community workshop next month to help boost community engagement…

Natomas mom opens new shop in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— A new shop is now open across from Sylvan Middle School, and owner Manoela Lopez says she hopes it will help encourage children to spend less time on screens…

Citrus Heights council votes to ban sitting, standing in medians
By Mike Hazlip— Following a repeal of the city’s ban on panhandling in October out of concern for First Amendment lawsuits, the City Council last month voted to approve an ordinance aimed at preventing individuals from standing, sitting,…

Citrus Heights saw increase in deadly collisions in 2023
By Mike Hazlip— An increase in fatal roadway collisions in Citrus Heights was seen during 2023, with two of those involving homeless individuals…

20 businesses Citrus Heights welcomed in 2023
Sentinel staff report– From new restaurants to retailers and specialty stores, Citrus Heights welcomed many new businesses in 2023…

2023 Citrus Heights Police Log Spotlight: Dec. 21-26
Latest police logs show an early morning DUI arrest on Christmas Day on Grand Oaks Boulevard, along with grand theft from the Walgreens store on Dewey Drive the same day. Police also responded to a report of fireworks…