Citrus Heights Sentinel

Citrus Heights Police Logs: arson, stolen truck, fire extinguisher assault
Latest police logs include a man’s ex-wife reportedly taking out a life insurance policy on him, an arson incident at a local park, a firefighter having his phone stolen while responding to a grass fire, and a fight…

Meet Jeannie Bruins, 2018 candidate for Citrus Heights City Council
“I have lived in Citrus Heights for 34 years, since 1984. I grew up mostly in Costa Mesa and then lived in various part of Los Angeles, settling in Hermosa Beach for 10 years before moving to Citrus…

Meet Porsche Middleton, 2018 candidate for Citrus Heights City Council
“My family has lived in Citrus Heights for 4 years. My family was military and we traveled around the country. My husband and I met in Engineering school and I have a bachelor’s degree from University of Louisville.…

Meet Al Fox, 2018 candidate for Citrus Heights City Council
“After I was selected to fill the unexpired term of former Councilmember Mel Turner I determined that I would fulfill the term and then, if I believed I could be an asset on the council, I would run…

Meet Treston Shull, 2018 candidate for Citrus Heights City Council
“I’ve lived in Citrus Heights for 5 years. I grew up in Foothill Farms by Foothill High School. I attended American River College and New Mexico Military Institute, I wanted to be an Officer in the Army, but…

Citrus Heights Pumpkin Farmer’s legacy lives on after his death
Sentinel staff report– The 14-acre Pumpkin Farm on Old Auburn Road opened for its 44th season on Tuesday, but for the first time without the memorable farmer who launched the local attraction in 1974. Leonard Shymoniak, the 76-year-old…

2018 ‘Battle of the Bands & BBQ’ event in Citrus Heights to help vets
Sentinel staff report– Live music along with all-you-can-eat barbecue and beverages will once again be served up outside the Rusch Home in Citrus Heights for the annual “Battle of the Bands & BBQ” fundraiser, set for Oct. 6th.

Citrus Heights Letters: repaving, politics, burgers, new veterans hall?
Latest letters from Sentinel readers discuss road repaving in Citrus Heights, burgers on Auburn Boulevard, criticism of an endorsement made by the mayor, and future potential for the property on Sunrise Boulevard formerly slated to become an ARCO…

Latest data shows foreclosure rates lower in Citrus Heights than state, nation
By Carole Hawkins– Data from a new report released last week shows the number of Citrus Heights homeowners who are facing foreclosure is stable and low, while markets statewide and nationally are experiencing different trends. In August, only…

Citrus Heights News Briefs: Sunday Funday, swearing-in, obituaries
Sentinel staff report– Latest local news briefs include recognition of slain Deputy Mark Stasyuk by Citrus Heights leaders, obituaries of two local residents, photos from Sunday Funday, and three new police executives being formally sworn in…




