Citrus Heights Sentinel
‘Never Forget.’ Memorial event in Citrus Heights reflects on 20 years since 9/11 attack
By Mike Hazlip— A memorial event organized by American Legion Post 637 to mark two decades since the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, drew several dozen people to Sylvan Cemetery Saturday morning.
Memorial procession of Marine killed in Afghanistan to travel through Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— The procession to honor United States Marine Sergeant Nichole Gee of Roseville who was killed during the evacuation of the Kabul airport in Afghanistan is scheduled to travel through Citrus Heights next week.
Citrus Heights council approves $570k contract for police body cameras
Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights City Council on Thursday voted unanimously to approve a $570,000 five-year contract with a San Diego-based tech company to equip all of its sworn police officers with body worn cameras.
New chief appointed to head Citrus Heights Police Department
Sentinel staff report– Interim City Manager Chris Boyd on Friday announced his appointment of one of the Citrus Heights Police Department’s commanders to serve as police chief, filling a vacancy left by former Chief Ron Lawrence.
Longtime pumpkin farm in Citrus Heights shows no signs of reopening
By Mike Hazlip— A sign welcoming guests to the Pumpkin Farm on Old Auburn Road has been taken down, and an empty field now remains behind a locked gate.
New, low-income apartment project takes shape on Sunrise Blvd
By Mike Hazlilp— After years of planning and preparation, construction is visibly taking shape on a new 47-unit supportive housing project for low-income residents on Sunrise Boulevard near Oak Avenue.
Family Fun Fest, tomato taste-off planned for Sunrise Mall
By Mike Hazlip— The Sunrise MarketPlace and Sunrise Farmers Market have announced a Family Fun Fest and “Tomato Taste-off” planned for this Saturday.
The Civic Minute: What’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?
The Citrus Heights City Council will convene Thursday evening to hold a special study session regarding short-term rental regulations, followed by a regular council meeting to consider approving the purchase of body-worn cameras for police and authorizing actions…
Annual 9/11 memorial event to be held in Citrus Heights
Sentinel staff report– A memorial ceremony to honor those who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001, will be held at Sylvan Cemetery this Saturday.
Q&A: What’s happening with plans for that pizza drive-thru in Citrus Heights?
Sentinel staff report– Plans for a pizza drive-thru restaurant on Auburn Boulevard were approved by the city’s Planning Commission in 2018, but more than three years later the building still stands empty and a for sale sign has…
