Citrus Heights Sentinel
Citrus Heights News Briefs: coffee, homeless camp, sexual assault
Latest local news briefs include an update on a former Junior Mavericks coach accused of rape, Citrus Heights police cleaning up a homeless camp near Walmart, and an upcoming Coffee with a Cop event.
Guest Opinion: California’s homeless crisis and Citrus Heights’ local response
Guest column submitted by Police Chief Ron Lawrence–The growing California homeless population is alarming. Communities across our state have experienced unprecedented increases in homelessness, with some metropolitan cities reaching epidemic proportions. While homelessness was a main theme of…
City ‘leaning’ towards permanent lane reduction on Old Auburn
The Citrus Heights City Council on Thursday gave direction to staff and consultants to pursue developing a plan that would include permanently replacing one lane of traffic with separated bikeway in each direction on a section of Old…
Citrus Heights police make arrests after warning of catalytic converter thefts
Citrus Heights police on Saturday announced several arrests were made following an advisory sent out by the department on social media asking residents to alert police of suspicious activity related to catalytic converters being stolen from vehicle exhaust…
Planning Commission gives OK for new senior care center in Citrus Heights
Last week saw the grand opening of a new assisted living center on Greenback Lane along with approval being given for another 88-bed facility to be constructed on Sunrise Boulevard.
Mesa Verde’s Mark Toscano wins Coach of the Year
By Marcus D. Smith–After a long season that was filled with ups and downs, it finally all comes to a close for Mesa Verde girls varsity basketball, and Head Coach Mark Toscano. This was a season to remember…
Basketball: Mesa Verde girls take home awards, set goals for next year
The 2019-20 season for the Mesa Verde varsity girls basketball team was astonishing, for many reasons.
Burger restaurant coming to new building on Auburn Blvd.
Citrus Heights will soon be getting a new restaurant, adding to an existing list of nearly 150 eateries in the city.
Tuesday was officially ‘Hogan Weaver Day’ in Citrus Heights. Here’s why
Last year, the Citrus Heights City Council proclaimed Feb. 25, 2020, as Hogan Weaver Day, in recognition of athletic accomplishments by Hogan Weaver, who graduated last year from San Juan High School.
City Council to hold public hearings, discuss plans for Old Auburn Road
The Citrus Heights City Council will participate in a study session Thursday night regarding plans for Old Auburn Road, followed by a pair of public hearings regarding the Sunrise MarketPlace and a proposed shopping center remodel.
