Citrus Heights Sentinel
Antelope Road Lanes Closed Twice from Two Major Injury Accidents
Several lanes on Antelope Road at Sunrise Boulevard were shut down for five hours Monday, after officers responded to a motor scooter injury accident around 3 a.m. – just 12 hours later, Antelope Road lanes were shut down…
Town Center to Host Free Outdoor Family Movie Night, Saturday
An inflatable big-screen projector will be set up behind Dress Barn in Citrus Heights Saturday night, as the Citrus Town Center hosts a showing of “The Nut Job” cartoon — the final film to be shown during its…
Local Labor Day Weekend Fair Highlights Safety, Fun
With giveaways, local vendors, fire truck photo-shoots and free safety checks, the Citrus Town Center hosted a Safety Fair on Saturday — drawing kids, families and shoppers to the annual Citrus Heights event. Odds of winning an 11…
CHPD Warns of IRS Phone Scam, Feds Give 5 Ways to Spot Hoax
The Citrus Heights Police Department tweeted a warning this week about an IRS phone scam hitting the Sacramento-area and nation, with IRS officials on Thursday releasing five ways to avoid falling victim to the scam. “There are clear…
‘Meals on Wheels’ Celebrates 2 Millionth Meal with Citrus Heights Festivities
Citrus Heights Vice Mayor Sue Frost helped Sacramento’s Meals on Wheels deliver their 2 millionth meal to a Citrus Heights senior Thursday, followed by a celebration luncheon at the All Seasons Cafe in the Rusch Park Community Center.
Sac Sheriff Challenges Citrus Heights Police Chief for “Ice Bucket” Fundraiser
Sacramento County Sheriff Scott Jones plunged into the ALS “Ice Bucket Challenge” Sunday, posting a video on Facebook with a challenge to several area police chiefs, including Chief Christopher Boyd of the Citrus Heights Police Department. “Could you…
Firemen Reach Out with Kid-Friendly Truck Tour, Safety Tips
Firemen from Citrus Heights-based Station 21 were out offering safety tips and a kid-friendly tour of their fire engine at the monthly Birdcage Heights Neighborhood Association meeting, Wednesday night. Inside the cafeteria of Skycrest Elementary, Captain Brian Gonsalves…
Sheriff Warns of Sacramento County Phone Scam
Warning of a “sophisticated phone scam” was sent out Thursday by the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department, alerting county residents of a scammer claiming to be with the Sheriff’s Warrant division, who threatens arrest for an alleged outstanding warrant…
Citrus Heights Police Arrest 3 in Weekend DUI Checkpoint
Citrus Heights police officers netted three arrests during a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint at Antelope Road and Lauppe Lane from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m, Friday. A total of 767 vehicles were screened during the six-hour checkpoint, resulting in…
‘Hot August Bites’ Brings Cars, Food & Fun to Citrus Heights
Citrus Heights held its first “Hot August Bites” event over the weekend, with classic cars, live music, food trucks and a bounce house for the kids filling up Rusch Park for the evening. The three-hour event delivered on…
