Citrus Heights Sentinel

Six must-see Christmas light displays in Citrus Heights
Sentinel staff report– For those looking for some of the best Christmas light displays in Citrus Heights, here’s six of the top displays in town for 2020.

Guest Column: Struggling businesses need relief, not fines
By Supervisor Sue Frost– The past nine months have been a roller coaster for all of us.

Citrus Heights council picks new mayor, vice mayor in split 3-2 vote
In an unusual 3-2 vote Thursday night the Citrus Heights City Council voted for Steve Miller and Porsche Middleton to serve one-year terms as the city’s mayor and vice mayor, respectively.

Plans progress for new 34,000-square-foot church building on Auburn Blvd.
After several years of talk, formal plans are moving ahead for a proposed 3-plus acre church campus on Auburn Boulevard across from Rusch Park.

Citrus Heights News Briefs: stolen vehicle, casino closure, house fire
Latest local news briefs include Stones Gambling Hall closing its outdoor gaming area to follow the latest regional health order, police reuniting a stolen vehicle with its owner and an early morning house fire sending a resident to…

Trio released after alleged attempted burglary in Citrus Heights
Citrus Heights police responded to a report of an attempted residential break-in shortly after midnight on Thursday, detaining three individuals for questioning before releasing them.

City’s drive-thru holiday event in Citrus Heights draws hundreds of cars
Adapting to unusual times amid the coronavirus pandemic, the Citrus Heights Police Department on Thursday collaborated with City Hall to create a drive-thru “Miracle on Fountain Square” event for residents to enjoy.

Boarded-up Burger King to become new Popeyes chicken restaurant
By Mike Hazlip—A Hayward-based franchisee has submitted an application to convert the former Burger King at 8030 Greenback Ln. into a Popeyes chicken restaurant. A design review permit application shows the 1-acre parcel between Arcadia Drive and Sunrise…

Helicopters, police units aid in search for theft suspects in Citrus Heights
Heavy police activity involving three helicopters and numerous units from multiple agencies responded to a residential neighborhood in Citrus Heights Friday afternoon in search of multiple suspects who fled after stealing thousands of dollars worth of products from…

Body found hanging from tree at Citrus Heights park
Sentinel staff report–The Citrus Heights Police Department and the Sacramento County Coroner’s Office were dispatched Friday morning to Madera Park after a body was found hanging from a tree. Lt. Jason Baldwin told The Sentinel that a call…