Citrus Heights Sentinel

Fire destroys RV parked next to Citrus Heights home
Sentinel staff report– An RV was destroyed in a fire on Thursday afternoon, causing additional damage to two neighboring homes.

Homeless-related issues cleaned up at Walgreens on Sunrise Blvd
By Mike Hazlip— Trash and other debris has been an ongoing problem at the corner of Sunrise Boulevard and Antelope Road, near Walgreens, prompting complaints and involvement from the Police Department. A pile of debris was seen on…

$10.4 million in funding approved for new 2.9-mile trail in Citrus Heights
By Phillip Pesola– More than a dozen people spoke during a council meeting last week, as the City Council voted 4-0 in favor of spending more than $10 million to construct a 10-foot-wide, 2.9-mile trail through the city.…

Citrus Heights woman pleads ‘no contest’ to setting fire to her home
By Mike Hazlip— The fire-damaged home of a Citrus Heights woman charged with arson remains unrepaired, as she is left with little options a year later.

Guest Column: Some hope for residents fed up with homeless camps, trash
By Supervisor Sue Frost– The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors on Aug. 11 unanimously approved two ordinances that will ban homeless encampments in several important locations. As this was an intensely controversial…

Citrus Heights bar hit with 30-day suspension on alcohol sales
By Mike Hazlip— Rocky’s 7440 Club was hit with a 30 day suspension by the California Department of Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC), according to an Aug. 16 press release. Sales of alcohol at the club are immediately suspended,…

Citrus Heights News Briefs: Trail project, movie night, election
Latest local news briefs include plans for a $10 million-plus trail project moving forward, nine residents qualifying to run in this year’s City Council races, and a car show and movie night drawing residents out to Rusch Park…

What is the Greater Sacramento Economic Council?
By Phillip Pesola– The Citrus Heights City Council voted last month to renew membership with the Greater Sacramento Economic Council (GSEC) for $35,124, in a continued effort to strengthen the local economy.

Citrus Heights officer commended for attempting to save homeless woman’s life
By Mike Hazlip— A Citrus Heights police officer is being commended by an area homeless rights advocate following a “heroic” attempt to save the life of a 48-year-old Citrus Heights resident.

Abandoned Citrus Heights church building leaves behind questions
Citrus Heights United Methodist Church, which operated for more than half a century at 7833 Highland Ave., now has plywood covering the windows and shards of broken glass in several places throughout the grounds. Weeds spring up through…