Citrus Heights Sentinel
Elderly woman killed in Rite Aid robbery remembered as humble, loving
The family of an 87-year-old woman who died after being knocked over by a fleeing robbery suspect at a Citrus Heights Rite Aid sent a statement to media Sunday evening, remembering her as a loving, supportive wife, mother…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: marathon, HS basketball, ATV fatality, arrest
Latest local news briefs include scores from the San Juan Spartans latest game, the death of a 27-year-old Citrus Heights man who rolled down a 100-foot embankment in an ATV, scheduled road closures in Citrus Heights for the…
Kniesel’s: How this local business uses Uber to provide better service
By Hazel Ford– Many things have changed over the decades since doors first opened at Kniesel’s Automotive Service Center on Sunrise Boulevard in Citrus Heights. One of the more recent changes has been how the company handles free…
2017 Citrus Heights Police Logs: stolen bike, reckless driving, shattered windows
Latest Citrus Heights police logs include the arrest of a homeless man in connection with a stolen bike posted on social media, reckless driving on Fair Oaks Boulevard, a woman throwing a brick through the window of a…
Flash Mob: Citrus Heights marching band surprises shoppers inside Walmart
Sentinel staff report– With trumpets blaring and drums rolling, about 40 members of the Citrus Heights Community Marching Band filled the Auburn Boulevard Walmart with seasonal tunes for about half an hour on Saturday. The group paraded through…
New holiday event series happening in Citrus Heights through Dec. 21
By Hazel Ford– Lightsabers, elves, photos with Santa, and more, are among the “magical experiences” on schedule each Tuesday and Thursday evening this holiday season at various locations in Citrus Heights’ Sunrise MarketPlace. Upcoming events are on tap…
Elderly woman dies after being pushed by Citrus Heights Rite Aid robbers
Sentinel staff report– An 86-year-old woman who was knocked over by one of three fleeing robbery suspects at a Citrus Heights Rite Aid on Monday has died, police confirmed Saturday. All three suspects are still at large. Citrus…
Guest Column: Scrooge, diversity, poverty, and bounty in Citrus Heights
Guest opinion column submitted by David Warren– My past columns intended to stimulate discussion on municipal government issues, even if disagreeable or uncomfortable. And I am grateful that in Citrus Heights we are, without fear of reprisal, able…
Surveillance video shows elderly woman knocked over by fleeing suspect
Dramatic surveillance video released by Citrus Heights police on Thursday shows an 86-year-old woman being knocked flat on her back by one of three fleeing suspects who are accused of robbing a local Rite Aid pharmacy on Nov.…
Citrus Heights Tree Lighting: 21st annual ceremony set for Dec. 7
Sentinel staff report– The 2017 Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony in Citrus Heights will take place on Thursday, Dec. 7, outside city hall on Fountain Square Drive. The event will be held from 6:30 to 9 p.m. and will…
