Citrus Heights Sentinel

Citrus Heights council votes in new mayor and vice mayor, with some controversy
Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights City Council on Thursday voted unanimously to appoint Porsche Middleton to serve as mayor for the next year, but a subsequent motion to appoint Bret Daniels as vice mayor was shot down…

Opening date for Raising Cane’s in Citrus Heights pushed to Dec. 19
Sentinel staff report– The long-awaiting opening date for a new chicken fingers drive-thru restaurant in front of Hobby Lobby on Greenback Lane has been delayed by a week.

Sylvan Oaks Library criticized for response to homelessness, camping
By Mike Hazlip— The grounds of Sylvan Oaks Library, located at the corner of Auburn Boulevard and Van Maren Lane in Citrus Heights, have become a frequent location for homeless to camp — and have also become a…

Local laundry nonprofit continues help for low-income residents during pandemic
By Mike Hazlip— Laundry Love Citrus Heights is striving to help those in-need and build community one wash at a time, and although the pandemic has hampered the effort somewhat — the laundry is still spinning.

Citrus Heights police respond to reports of gunfire Friday night
By Mike Hazlip— Police in Citrus Heights said multiple reports of gunfire from at least two locations were received Friday night, but an investigation found no evidence of a shooting.

Donations sought by Dec. 14th for Citrus Heights ‘Holiday Cheer’
Sentinel staff report– Those wishing to donate gifts or food boxes for the city’s 2021 “Operation Holiday Cheer,” formerly known as the Holiday Referral program, have until Tuesday to do so.

Citrus Heights News Briefs: vaccines, draft maps, obituary
Latest local news briefs include a vaccine clinic to be held at the Community Center on Tuesday, new draft election maps released by the school district and an obituary for a former Citrus Heights Rotary Club president.

New sushi restaurant opens in Citrus Heights
Sentinel staff report– A new sushi restaurant is now open on Sunrise Boulevard in Citrus Heights, featuring traditional Japanese sushi and various hibachi grill entrees.

Little Free Libraries in Citrus Heights under repair after vandalism, theft
By Mike Hazlip— In 2015, a collaborative group of community members and organizations partnered together to install 20 Little Free Libraries around Citrus Heights in an effort to promote reading, but the small boxes have faced vandalism and…

Citrus Heights home featured in national Christmas lights competition
By Mike Hazlip— Colby and Jubilee Christensen’s home at Farmgate Way and Mariposa Avenue draws children of all ages each holiday season, and this year the Citrus Heights couple was featured in a nationally broadcast series.