Citrus Heights Sentinel
Donations sought for Citrus Heights ‘Holiday Referral’ program
The City of Citrus Heights is partnering with the community this year to help provide food, household items, toys and clothes to families in need through its annual Holiday Referral Program. “This unique community-involved program was created to…
Giving Thanks: Local biz offers free coffee to all in uniform
Hot Java Cafe in Citrus Heights says it’s giving thanks by “giving back” this year, with free coffee for nurses, firefighters, police and any other uniformed profession, through Thanksgiving…
Citrus Heights Water District votes 2-0 to raise rates
Updated Nov. 21, 11:55 a.m.– Directors for the Citrus Heights Water District voted unanimously in favor of raising rates and approving a new water shortage pricing structure Wednesday night, despite receiving 72 protest letters and hearing from a…
Board decides final fate of Sylvan Middle School
Updated Nov. 19, 7:29 a.m.– In a 4-0 vote Tuesday night, San Juan Unified School District board members made the controversial decision to move students from Sylvan Middle School over to the adjacent Citrus Heights Elementary campus in…
POLICE: neighbor utilized gun to detain theft suspects; say tactic ‘not encouraged’
The neighbor who single-handedly detained three juveniles in the middle of the street after an alleged vehicle burglary Wednesday was aided by a personal firearm, a sergeant from the Citrus Heights Police Department (CHPD) said today – adding…
Free composting workshop hosted in Citrus Heights
Updated Nov. 17, 12:45 p.m. — Got piles of leaves in your yard? Why not try composting them? A free workshop taught by UC Davis Master Gardeners at the Sylvan Ranch Community Garden offers training on “anything and…
Truck collision severs power pole; closes Antelope Road
Updated 12:52 p.m.– A power pole was left severed at the base and dangling along the roadside this morning when a pickup slammed into the pole, cutting power and causing Citrus Heights police to temporarily shut down traffic…
Neighbor detains teens after vehicle break-in, 3 arrested
Three juveniles were arrested early Wednesday morning after a witness’ husband detained them in the middle of the street following an alleged vehicle break-in, according to a press release from the Citrus Heights Police Department. Police say the…
Citrus Heights: Veterans honored for sacrifice, defending freedom
Nearly 200 veterans, families and community leaders took part in a ceremony and solemn march around Sylvan Cemetery in Citrus Heights Tuesday, honoring the lives of those who fought on behalf of their county. “Our vets, they basically…
Local Veterans Day event today at Sylvan Cemetery
Looking for a local Veterans Day event? There’s one right here in Citrus Heights, hosted by the American Legion Citrus Heights Post 637. What: Veterans Day Ceremony When: 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, November 11, 2014 Where: Sylvan Cemetery 7410…
