Citrus Heights Sentinel

Guest Column: Help is on the way for police responding to mental health crisis calls
Guest opinion column by County Supervisor Sue Frost– The discussion around the ever-growing homeless crisis often gets linked to the issue of mental illness, and rightfully so.

Residents invited to 2020 potluck at Citrus Heights Community Center
The Residents’ Empowerment Association of Citrus Heights (REACH) is inviting the public to its 7th annual community workshop and potluck at the Citrus Heights Community Center on March 2.

What’s coming next for the future of Sunrise Mall?
Ideas for the future of Sunrise Mall abound, as the City of Citrus Heights continues to gather input from community members and stakeholders on how to transform the struggling mall into what the city aims to become a…

Trial date reset for driver accused of hitting skateboarder in Citrus Heights
The suspect accused of hitting a skateboarder in Citrus Heights and driving off with her after she flew through his window is still awaiting trial, after his original February trial date was reset.

Popular Chinese restaurant in Citrus Heights closes; plans to relocate
Silver Dragon, a popular Chinese restaurant in the Sunrise Village Shopping center, closed its doors last month and has secured a lease agreement at a nearby shopping plaza.

Mesa Verde boys varsity enjoy Senior Night win, playoff berth
Mesa Verde boys basketball held their final regular season league game on Tuesday, Feb. 11, when they hosted Casa Roble High School on the Mavericks’ Senior Night.

Citrus Heights News Briefs: bankruptcy, break-ins, obituary, speeding
Latest local news briefs include The Sacramento Bee’s parent company filing for bankruptcy, Citrus Heights police clocking in a driver at 70 MPH on Greenback Lane, a “loophole” in the law for vehicle break-ins, and an obituary for…

LETTER: Isn’t the existing gas tax sufficient to pay for roads?
I understand that a half-cent isn’t substantial, but we have been half-a-cent taxed enough. With wages not reflecting the cost of living, you want more out of our pockets.

New retail plaza, drive-thru approved at former bank site on Sunrise Blvd
Citrus Heights Planning Commissioners on Wednesday voted unanimously to approve plans for a new retail plaza to be constructed at the site of a recently demolished former bank building on Sunrise Boulevard.

Citrus Heights council to review annual audit, budget report
Citrus Heights City Council members will consider accepting a 172-page comprehensive annual financial report during their Feb. 13 council meeting at City Hall, along with giving final approval to changes allowing marijuana delivery and considering a $125,000 contract…