Citrus Heights Sentinel
Citrus Heights planning commission approves new drive-thru pizza
Sentinel staff report– Citrus Heights planning commissioners on Wednesday voted 5-1 in favor of a proposal to re-format an old gas station near Auburn Boulevard and Antelope Road into a drive-thru pizza restaurant. “The main focus isn’t to…
City unveils new logo, brand for Citrus Heights: ‘Solid roots. New growth.’
Sentinel staff report– “Solid roots. New growth.” That’s the new branding message for Citrus Heights you’ll begin seeing roll out in the coming months, along with a new logo. The city says the new branding is the culmination of…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: fallen tree, fundraiser, murder charge
Latest local news briefs include a murder charge being added for the suspect who knocked down an elderly woman during a Rite Aid robbery in November, Stones Casino announcing it raised $75,000 for WEAVE during a one-day fundraiser,…
Guest Opinion: free stuff won’t solve homelessness; but a job might
Guest opinion by Sacramento County Supervisor Sue Frost– Helping those caught in homelessness is an act of compassion — part of our duty as human beings. But handing out free stuff doesn’t really solve the problem or provide…
Letters: city beautification, wall mural, new sports facility in Citrus Heights?
Latest letters and comments from Sentinel readers continue to discuss potential future uses for the old Sylvan Middle School property and also express praise for volunteer Ron Fern and his beautification efforts along Auburn Boulevard.
Citrus Heights Water District votes to oppose proposed state water tax
By Hazel Ford– The Citrus Heights Water District’s board of directors last month passed a resolution to oppose Senate Bill 623, the first-ever bill to propose a statewide tax on water. Supporters of the bill say it is…
Citrus Heights Police Logs: indecent exposure, slow drivers, vehicle burglary
Latest police logs include an assault in front of the police department, an “extremely slow” driver reported on Old Auburn Road, theft at Dollar Tree, and a man reportedly exposing himself to a girl near Sylvan Middle School…
Police: missing at-risk senior in Citrus Heights found
Updated Mar. 2, 4:06 p.m. Sentinel staff report– Following a helicopter-assisted search and missing person alert being issued Friday afternoon, Citrus Heights police said a missing 82-year-old woman has been found. In an initial missing person alert sent…
New faces appear on Citrus Heights PD’s latest most wanted list
Sentinel staff report– Citrus Heights police this week published a newly updated list of eight most-wanted suspects the department is seeking to apprehend for outstanding warrants. Individuals pictured on the list range in age from 31 to 47…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: sign ban, marijuana, local author, bus benches
Latest local news briefs include a councilman advocating that the city reconsider its sign ordinance, a Citrus Heights woman pleading not guilty to boarding a plane with three pounds of marijuana, and a local author showcasing his newly…
