Citrus Heights Sentinel

For-profit donation center benefits local non-profits
Updated April 25, 11:42 p.m. — You’ve probably seen them near the corner of Auburn Boulevard and Antelope Road – big green and black signs with huge white letters advertising a donation drop-off center. The “ReUseIt” donation center…

Citrus Heights council approves lease for temp city hall site
Plans for a new city hall moved forward Thursday night, as Citrus Heights council members unanimously approved a lease agreement for a temporary hall to operate at a 12,500 square feet facility on Auburn Boulevard, allowing demolition to…

Citrus Heights’ 2015 Red, White & Blue Parade seeks entries
Planning to open with a dramatic skydiver demo this year, a City event organizer says entries are still being sought for the 16th annual Red, White & Blue Parade in Citrus Heights this June. “We would like to…

Citrus Heights this week: what’s happening around town
Updated April 21, 5:46 p.m.– Wondering what’s going on in Citrus Heights this week? From community events to city council and planning commission meetings, there’s a lot going on around town. This week’s local activities offer a variety…

Citrus Heights council backs AB 266 marijuana regulation bill
Updated April 20, 5:41 p.m.– Taking a recommendation from the City police chief, Citrus Heights council members unanimously passed a resolution last week in support of a California medical marijuana regulation bill. The bill, AB 266, is locally…

Photos: Greenback and San Juan power pole collision
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Severed electrical pole closes traffic on Greenback Lane
Updated 5:17 p.m.– With a severed power pole and dangling wires in the street, all directions of traffic at Greenback Lane and San Juan Avenue were shut down for several hours Friday morning, due to a collision involving…

Man’s 15-hour standoff with Citrus Heights police ends in arrest
Citrus Heights police said an arrest was made Thursday night in a domestic violence incident involving a possibly armed man who “barricaded” himself in his home and caused a 15-hour standoff with police. 58-year-old David Wilt was arrested…

Citrus Heights SWAT surround home; man inside possibly armed
Update: 58-year-old David Wilt was arrested Thursday night after a 15-hour standoff with police ended peacefully] With SWAT gear on and rifles drawn, police have been outside a Citrus Heights home Thursday in a 12-hour ongoing stand-off with a man…

Event: Citrus Town Center kicks off season with free family fun
The Citrus Town Center will be kicking off its annual outdoor activities with a Spring Celebration on April 25 this year, promising fun for the whole family at the corner of Greenback Lane and Sunrise Boulevard. The first…




