Citrus Heights Sentinel

Will the medical office building in Citrus Heights ever be built?
Nearly two years ago, city leaders approved a controversial plan to relocate the old Citrus Heights city hall and construct a new three-story medical office building in its place, at the corner of Greenback Lane and Fountain Square…

Free Christmas tree, lights recycling offered in Citrus Heights
Through Jan. 13, 2017, Citrus Heights residents can take advantage of free curbside pickup of live Christmas trees. According to the city’s general services department, Republic Services customers can recycle their trees by “cutting the tree into pieces…

2017 marks 20 years since Citrus Heights became a city, celebrations planned
January 2017 marks the 20th anniversary of Citrus Heights becoming a city, following a decade-long battle with the county beginning in the 80’s that concluded with an election victory in the 90’s when voters approved cityhood by 62…

2016 Citrus Heights Police Logs: Dec. 16-22nd
Looking for records of local police activity? This article will be updated with police logs for Dec. 16-22 when available on the city’s website.

Watt Communities proposes huge 261-unit development in Citrus Heights
A 55-acre housing development and open-space park has been proposed to replace the golf course on Arcadia Drive in Citrus Heights, located near Sunrise Boulevard and Greenback Lane. The 261-unit housing proposal, submitted to the city by Watt…

Citrus Heights News Briefs: guns, hot dogs, knife call, holiday hours, retiree
Latest news briefs include Hot Dog on a Stick opening at Sunrise Mall, a councilman’s call of support for concealed weapons permits, another senior city staff retirement, a heavier-than-usual police response on Raintree Drive, and an update on…

Citrus Heights PD to continue increased DUI patrols through Jan. 1st
With the message “Drunk driving ruins the holidays,” Citrus Heights police announced they have joined a nationwide law enforcement effort seeking to reduce a rise in DUI-related fatalities during the Christmas season. The local effort kicked off with…

Large police convoy delivers gifts to Citrus Heights families in need
With flashing lights and sirens blaring, over 20 police officers were joined by their families, community members, and the mayor of Citrus Heights, to hand-deliver gifts at five locations around Citrus Heights on Tuesday afternoon. The deliveries were…

RT eyes alcohol ads for funding, launches survey for input
Should hard liquor and other alcohol ads be allowed on RT buses? Sacramento Regional Transit has launched a four-question survey to answer that question, seeking feedback from the public on whether it should begin accepting alcohol ads on…

2016 Citrus Heights Police Logs: Dec. 9-15th
Looking for records of local police activity? Here’s direct links to the Citrus Heights Police Department’s Daily Incident Logs for Dec. 9 through Dec. 15, 2016: