Citrus Heights Sentinel
Citrus Heights This Week: what’s happening around town (6/22-6/28)
Citrus Heights event highlights this week include the annual Red, White & Blue Parade, a Summer Carnival at the Sunrise Mall, and a community presentation from the police department’s Special Investigations Unit, among other local happenings. Tuesday: Two…
CHPD: 9 cited, 1 arrested at weekend DUI checkpoint
Citrus Heights police conducted a six-hour DUI checkpoint on San Juan Avenue Friday night, screening 689 vehicles and reporting nine citations, two vehicle impounds, and one arrest. Although eight sobriety tests were administered by officers with Citrus Heights…
Sunrise Mall blood drive offers donors free State Fair tickets
In exchange for giving a pint of blood at a “bloodmobile” station at Sunrise Mall this weekend, donors will be able to redeem a free ticket to the California State Fair — part of the latest effort to…
Helicopter, fire crews battle blaze near Citrus Heights golf course
Updated 5:43 p.m.– Police blocked off Arcadia Drive temporarily Monday afternoon as a helicopter and fire crews fought a one-acre brush fire near the Sunrise Golf Course in Citrus Heights. “It burned right up to the golf course…
Citrus Heights This Week: what’s going on around town (6/15-6/21)
Local events and community meetings around Citrus Heights this week include a blood drive offering free tickets to the State Fair, a meeting featuring the police chief, and a free drop-off event for hazardous waste, among other things.…
New Citrus Heights retail, restaurants planned for Auburn Blvd
Wondering what’s coming to those long-vacant lots in front of the Auburn Boulevard Costco and Walmart? After many years of vacancy, development is finally underway on the 10-pad, 12-acre zone along Auburn Boulevard, with Citrus Heights Planning Commission…
Citrus Heights police investigate report of hand grenade found; explosion heard
Updated June 11, 12:23 p.m.– Citrus Heights police said a woman cleaning out her deceased father’s residence Wednesday reported finding a “World War II style hand grenade,” causing an explosives specialist to be deployed to the scene and…
CHPD: man found in street apparently run over; witnesses sought
Updated June 10, 10:19 a.m. with video link– After finding a seriously injured man lying in the street around 3 a.m. Sunday, Citrus Heights police are requesting assistance from the public to aid in their investigation. Police said…
Citrus Heights This Week: what’s going on around town (6/8-6/14)
Looking for something to do in Citrus Heights this week? Local events include a Brewfest, an outdoor movie showing of “The Boxtrolls,” a free kids camp, several city government meetings, and more. Tuesday: For those thinking about starting…
Officials: Citrus Heights apt fire originated in dishwasher
About two dozen firefighters, including a Metro Fire heavy rescue unit and support personnel from Folsom Fire Department, responded to a Citrus Heights apartment fire on Sunrise Boulevard Monday morning — later determining the fire began inside a…
