Citrus Heights Sentinel
Guest Column: ‘Tis the season for holiday safety
The holidays are upon us and in the spirit of giving, we’re sharing tips and information on how to keep our families safe and healthy all season long.
City tweaks signal timing to give good drivers more green lights on Greenback Lane
The City of Citrus Heights last week updated traffic signal timing along a three-and-a-half mile stretch of Greenback Lane, meaning that drivers traveling the 40-mile-per-hour speed limit should hit less stop lights and enjoy quicker travel times through…
Citrus Heights police hold biggest-ever ‘Shop with a Cop’ event at Walmart
In what police say was the biggest “Shop with a Cop” event in the department’s history, officers and police staff packed into the Citrus Heights Walmart store on Wednesday to take 49 kids on a shopping spree through…
Notorious murder suspect’s Citrus Heights home sold off-market for $320k
The home once occupied by Joseph DeAngelo, the suspected Golden State Killer, was sold off-market for $320,000 last month, according to reports in multiple news outlets…
Guest Opinion: This new regional council could help address homeless crisis
From 2017 to 2019, Sacramento County’s homeless population grew by a staggering 19%…
Only one man spoke at the public hearing about fee increases in Citrus Heights. Here’s what he said.
During a public hearing held Thursday night regarding a controversial fee increase in Citrus Heights, only one resident showed up to speak.
Citrus Heights drops fee hike that would have tripled water heater permit cost
The Citrus Heights City Council voted 4-0 Thursday night to approve a wide-ranging list of fee increases, but dropped the most controversial aspect of the proposal that would have tripled the cost of acquiring a water heater permit…
City to hold public workshop on plan for Old Auburn Road
The City of Citrus Heights will be hosting a community workshop this Tuesday, Dec. 17, where residents are invited to provide feedback on temporary roadway modifications that were implemented on Old Auburn Road in October…
Community rallies behind single mom in Citrus Heights faced with losing home
Sentinel staff report–A single mom in Citrus Heights faced with losing her home before Christmas was able to pay her rent in full this weekend, thanks to the help of dozens of residents and strangers. As a last…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: evacuation, mosquitoes, obituary, election
Latest local news briefs include the passing of a 67-year-old San Juan High School alumni, flooding at Sunrise Mall and two challengers entering the race for Sue Frost’s seat on the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors…
