Citrus Heights Sentinel
Citrus Heights Letters: Palm trees, code enforcement, inconsistency
Latest letters from Citrus Heights Sentinel readers include varying perspectives on palm trees being cited by Code Enforcement, following the publication of a June 13 article about a local resident’s dispute with the city over a palm tree.
Guest Column: Why I changed my mind about Laura’s Law, treating mental illness
By Sue Frost– Many of you may have recalled me writing about Laura’s Law in the past, as well as other measures in Sacramento County to address the growing concern around mental health.
Multiple mountain lion sightings reported in Citrus Heights
Citrus Heights police on Thursday said additional reports of a mountain lion in the area of Verner Avenue were received around 2 a.m. on June 17, coming on the heels of a confirmed sighting on Sunday in the…
Veterans group holds flag burning in Citrus Heights to retire old flags
It may sound strange to some, but the preferred way to retire Old Glory when it gets too old and worn is by burning, according to the United States Flag Code.
Housing Market: What’s happening with home sales in Citrus Heights?
Sentinel staff report– Sales closed on a total of 130 homes in Citrus Heights last month, marking a 26% increase over April, according to the latest MetroList data. The increase in sales for this time of year is…
Guest Column: Citrus Heights needs more like Daniels and Schaefer on council
By Oleg Shishko– I have enjoyed the other pieces written by Mr. Bullington, but his latest column about discord on the City Council has unfortunately disappointed with its ad hominem attacks and little substance.
Guest Column: Citrus Heights is in trouble. The solution isn’t ‘juvenile name calling’
By David Warren– Michael Bullington’s recent opinion piece heaped praise upon the departing city manager and three of the city council members, while criticizing “Lone Ranger Bret [Daniels] and Proud Tim [Schaefer]” for their public dissent…
COVID-19 funds will likely restore 22 positions to Citrus Heights Police Dept
Sentinel staff report– Local coronavirus relief funding provided through the federal $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan will be able to be used to restore 22 positions in the Citrus Heights Police Department, according to a staff update provided…
Citrus Heights mayor intervenes in controversy over palm tree, code enforcement
By Mike Hazlip— Citrus Heights resident Edixon Martinez says his plight began when he received a notice of abatement from the city to clean dead palm fronds from a palm tree in his front yard.
Citrus Heights approves $1.7M for residential street repaving. Here’s the 14 streets
Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights City Council on Thursday unanimously approved a contract for repaving sections of at least 14 streets in various parts of the city.
