Citrus Heights Sentinel

POLICE: Citrus Heights business used as front for illegal gambling
By Mike Hazlip— A business in the Grand Oaks shopping center along Auburn Boulevard was a front for an illegal gambling operation, according to police and nearby business owners. Citrus Heights police announced Friday that officers serving a…

Citrus Heights council to consider opposing sports betting ballot measure
By Katelyn Rafferty– The Citrus Heights City Council on Thursday will consider taking a formal position in opposition to an upcoming state ballot measure that seeks to allow and tax sports betting at horse racetracks and tribal casinos.

The Civic Minute: what’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?
Citrus Heights council members will meet Thursday night for a closed session threat training followed by a regular meeting at 7 p.m. to consider agenda items related to affordable housing, sports betting and changing the regular council meeting…

Citrus Heights sees low voter turnout at vote center
By Mike Hazlip— Turnout at a vote center set up inside the Citrus Heights Community Center was the lowest Larry Miramontes has seen in his 12 years as a poll inspector.

Firehouse Subs set to open in Citrus Heights next month
By Mike Hazlip– Citrus Heights is slated to get a new sandwich shop next month, with Firehouse Subs on track to become the second tenant in a new building at the Sunrise Village shopping center.

The Civic Minute: what’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?
Citrus Heights council members will meet Thursday night for a closed session threat training followed by a regular meeting at 7 p.m. to consider agenda items related to affordable housing, sports betting and changing the regular council meeting…

Citrus Heights council continues with remote meeting option during pandemic
By Katelyn Rafferty– The Citrus Heights City Council will hold its June 9 meeting at City Hall, with a continued option for council members and the public to attend remotely due to the pandemic. The meeting is slated…

Home invasion leads to police chase through Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— Sirens and heavy police activity could be heard traveling through Citrus Heights Monday night, after a home invasion robbery in Carmichael led to a lengthy pursuit that involved spike strips and attempts by a suspect…

Citrus Heights is on track to get two new fitness clubs
Sentinel staff report– Despite fitness centers taking a significant hit amid forced closures during the pandemic, the industry appears to be on the rebound with two new clubs slated to open in Citrus Heights.

Citrus Heights to focus on improving community image, infrastructure
Citrus Heights is on a path for dramatic improvement under the leadership of a new city manager, according to council members who last week spoke highly of a new four-prong approach to tackle key goals over the next…