Citrus Heights Sentinel

3-story apartment complex approved for vacant lot near Sunrise Mall
By Phillip Pesola– The Citrus Heights Planning Commission on Wednesday unanimously approved a design review permit for the construction of a 27-unit apartment complex on a vacant lot directly east of Sunrise Mall.

LETTER: Fireworks ban in Citrus Heights after 11 p.m. was a farce
By Joel M. Carsley — It was also a War Zone between Sylvan Road, Auburn Boulevard, Carriage, Raintree, Chivalry, Gallant Circle. Ninety-two missiles went off until 12:52 a.m., and that’s not counting the legal fireworks. No police present…

Meet Elyjah Wilbur, new spokesman for the City of Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— Elyjah Wilbur, the city’s new hire for communications and public relations, is a six-year resident of Citrus Heights, with a passion for multimedia and making an impact in the city he lives in.

Frost to host July 18 community meeting in Citrus Heights
Sentinel staff report– Sacramento County Supervisor Sue Frost will hold a community meeting on Monday at City Hall in Citrus Heights.

Citrus Heights man arrested in Lincoln with high-capacity handgun
By Mike Hazlip— A Citrus Heights man was arrested after Placer County Sheriff’s deputies found a loaded, unregistered firearm in the vehicle after a traffic stop in an unincorporated section of Lincoln, a sheriff’s release said.

Theatre in the Heights to launch new comedy July 29
By Mike Hazlip— Theatre in the Heights has announced its musical comedy “Strange Bedfellows” will debut July 29, with Blake Flores as Joel Strange and Gina Wesley as Suzanne Fellows.

$1.25M home in Citrus Heights attracts buyer after price drop
By Mike Hazlip— Homes in Citrus Heights selling for the once-unheard of price of more than $1 million are now a reality in today’s housing market.

Citrus Heights now has its first green bike lane, with more coming
By Mike Hazlip— Citrus Heights has joined a growing number of cities using bright green paint to mark off the bicycle lane on busy streets.

Vacant lots on Sayonara Drive could become new site for groundwater well
By Phillip Pesola– The Citrus Heights City Council on Thursday will consider a plan to sell three vacant, city-owned lots on Sayonara Drive to the water district.

Motorcyclist injured in Old Auburn Road collision expected to survive
Sentinel staff report– A motorcyclist who was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries during a July 2 collision on Old Auburn Road is now expected to survive.