Citrus Heights Sentinel

City shares update on $23M plan to revitalize Auburn Boulevard corridor
An impressive $23 million in largely grant-funded improvements are planned for Auburn Boulevard, from Rusch Park to the Roseville border.

Citrus Heights artist wins award for neighborhood-inspired painting
By Rylie Friesen- A local artist has been recognized with an award for a painting she says was inspired by a view across the street from her Citrus Heights home.

Community gathers to remember Kathy Cook, founder of Citrus Heights marching band
By Mike Hazlip— Citrus Heights community members gathered at Sylvan Cemetery Thursday morning to remember Kathy Cook, the founder of the Citrus Heights Community Marching Band.

Meet Stan Munoz: From retail worker to Citrus Heights community volunteer
When Stan Munoz began his career with JCPenny in the 1960s, a nice suit ranged between $80 to a little over $100, his first home in the area cost less than $20,000, his hourly wage was $1.09 and…

Man causing 2 a.m. disturbance triggers frantic call of break-in to Citrus Heights PD
By Mike Hazlip— Residents in the area of Sunrise Boulevard and Old Auburn Road reported hearing heavy police activity with sirens just after 2 a.m. Friday as officers responded to a call from a resident who said someone…

Citrus Heights News Briefs: students, obituary, rental regulations
Latest local news briefs include plans for an upcoming city study session regarding short-term rental regulations, more than two-dozen San Juan Unified School District students reportedly still being in Afghanistan, and an obituary for an 87-year-old Citrus Heights…

Car show, bridal expo to be held in Citrus Heights this weekend
By Mike Hazlip— Several events are taking place at Sunrise Mall this weekend, after months of reduced activity as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

Citrus Heights police investigating report of armed robbery in Kohl’s parking lot
By Mike Hazlip— Police are investigating a report of an armed robbery outside the Citrus Heights Kohl’s store that took place Tuesday afternoon.

Massive 410-unit apartment complex in Citrus Heights sells for $120M
By Mike Hazlip— The 410-unit Autumn Ridge Apartments near Greenback Lane and Auburn Boulevard has been sold for $120 million to global property investment firm Kennedy Wilson, according to the Sacramento Business Journal.

34-year-old identified as man killed in Citrus Heights shooting last week
Sentinel staff report– The coroner’s office has released the name of the man killed in a shooting last Thursday near Lichen Drive as a 34-year-old resident of Roseville.