Citrus Heights Sentinel

Citrus Heights News Briefs: virus shutdowns, farmers market, ‘chop shop’ arrest
Latest local news briefs include a single mom from Citrus Heights being interviewed by KQED about her role in protesting statewide shutdowns, a stolen truck being found at a suspected chop shop in Nevada County, and other news…

Two killed in head-on Citrus Heights collision
Two people were killed and two more were hospitalized after a head-on collision occurred Thursday evening near the intersection of Auburn Boulevard and Greenback Lane.

Discount retailer’s plan for new Citrus Heights store could be in limbo
“Let go and have fun!” – That’s the retail motto of Five Below, a trending new national tweens and teens discount retailer hoping to open this summer in the site of the former Dressbarn in Citrus Town Center…

Guest Opinion: Time to face reality of city’s financial problems in Citrus Heights
As the current COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact societal interactions, the Citrus Heights City Council gives the appearance of being the ostrich with its head in the ground, hoping that it will go away, instead of acting to…

The Civic Minute: What’s going on at Citrus Heights City Hall?
The Citrus Heights City Council will meet remotely via teleconference Thursday evening to take action on emergency funding allocations related to homelessness and the coronavirus pandemic, as well as consider approval of a proposed agreement that would bring…

Fourth COVID-related death reported in Citrus Heights, amid calls to reopen economy
The Sacramento County Public Health department on Thursday reported a total of four deaths related to COVID-19 have now occurred in Citrus Heights, out of a total of 51 confirmed cases of the disease.

Citrus Heights Chamber names new interim executive director
The Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors on Monday announced the selection of Diane Ebbitt-Riehle to serve as the organization’s interim executive director.

Citrus Heights police dispatcher recognized for assistance during carjacking incident
Miranda Graham, a six-year veteran of the Citrus Heights Police Department, was recognized last week as “Dispatcher of the Year.”

Owner of future burger drive-thru moving ahead with plans in Citrus Heights
Despite COVID-19 business shutdowns leading California into a projected multi-year recession, the owner of a future Checker’s burger drive-thru is moving ahead with plans.

Citrus Heights church to continue ‘drive-in’ services during COVID-19 pandemic
About fifty vehicles pulled into a vacant lot on Auburn Boulevard across from Rusch Park on Easter Sunday, each being directed to park six feet apart.