
SMUD publishes latest list of over 3,000 customers with unclaimed checks
The Sacramento Municipal Utility District has published its 2021 list of more than 3,000 customers who have unclaimed money, with amounts ranging from as little as $15 to more than $5,000 each. By law, money not claimed by…
Citrus Heights police make arrest in ‘paint’ sales at local high school
Sentinel staff report– Following reports of a new drug called “paint” being sold to students at Mesa Verde High School, the Citrus Heights Police Department said in a news release Friday that a juvenile has been arrested in…

Interactive Map: See where all the shootings happened in Citrus Heights in 2021
Updated 2:54 p.m., Jan. 6th– By Mike Hazlip– Incidents involving shots fired in Citrus Heights are on the rise in 2021. The Sentinel has created a new interactive map to show readers and others interested where the shootings…

Arrests made after Citrus Heights police find dozens of explosives, illegal weapons
By Mike Hazlip— Citrus Heights police arrested 29-year-old Maxem Kuzko and 24-year-old Rosemary Poling after reports of a shooting led to a multi-agency response in a residential neighborhood near Auburn Boulevard and Donegal Drive on Saturday morning.

Rare roadster damaged in collision on Van Maren Lane
By Mike Hazlip— A rare Austin Healey kit car was damaged after colliding with a Chevrolet pickup truck on Van Maren Lane Friday evening.

Citrus Heights police release suspect photo in 7-Eleven shooting
Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights Police Department is seeking tips from the public in helping identify the man suspected of shooting a 7-Eleven clerk on Monday night. Police said the suspect is described as a black male…

Suspect at-large after shooting clerk at Citrus Heights 7-Eleven store
By Mike Hazlip– One man was hospitalized and a suspect is at-large after police said a clerk was shot Monday night at the 7-Eleven store at Greenback Lane and Auburn Boulevard.

Citrus Heights officers recognized during awards ceremony
By Mike Hazlip— The Citrus Heights Police Department held a virtual awards ceremony Tuesday to honor the actions of some of its officers and also recognize retirements and promotions of various employees.

New police chief talks shootings, crime with business leaders
By Mike Hazlip— Newly appointed Citrus Heights Police Chief Alex Turcotte spoke at a monthly Auburn Boulevard Business Association (ABBA) meeting on Tuesday at Fireside Lanes bowling alley, saying overall crime is down but raising concerns about violent…

Shots fired: see where all the shootings in Citrus Heights have occurred in 2021
By Mike Hazlip— With violent crime and homicides on the rise across the country, Citrus Heights is no exception.