Citrus Heights Sentinel
Security guard arrested for allegedly setting fire to structure with homeless man inside
By Mike Hazlip— Citrus Heights police arrested a 29-year-old security guard early Friday morning after he allegedly set fire to a dumpster enclosure with a homeless man inside.
LETTER: Safety upgrades at schools should have happened years ago
By Mark Mitchell– I really have a hard time believing that our schools need more money to upgrade fencing and other aspects of keeping kids safe. It’s 2023, this should have taken place years ago.
Helicopter aids in search for suspect near Sylvan Corners
Sentinel staff report– Residents near Sylvan Corners heard sounds of a helicopter circling the area Thursday night as police searched for an individual who fled from police on foot.
San Juan has 3 new school board members. What will that mean for 2023?
By Sara Beth Williams– The San Juan Unified School District board of education looks very different in 2023, with three newly elected board members and two new seats altogether.
Cleanup continues across Citrus Heights in wake of major storms
By Mike Hazlip— Damage from January’s storms can still be seen around Citrus Heights, as tree services are backlogged with requests.
Citrus Heights Big Lots store shutters, as CEO cites impact of inflation
By Sara Beth Williams– Following several weeks of liquidation sales, the Big Lots store in Citrus Heights has closed — part of a round of closures for 2023 that included seven stores nationwide.
Standoff: Police arrest suspect after shots fired near Sunrise Mall
By Mike Hazlip— Citrus Heights police officers on Saturday night responded to reports of a shooting at an apartment complex on Sunrise East Way, leading to the arrest of a barricaded suspect.
Water main failure prompts roadway closures near Mesa Verde High School
By Sara Beth Williams– A broken water main in the area of Lauppe Lane and Carriage Drive resulted in road closures Monday morning as crews worked to repair the pipe.
What’s happening with the plan to build 95 homes at Sylvan Corners?
By Mike Hazlip— Representatives from Woodside Homes presented plans for a new 95-home community on an 11-acre parcel at Sylvan Corners during a lightly attended Jan. 9 community meeting at City Hall.
Citrus Heights News Briefs: volunteers, obituary, hiring
Latest local news briefs include volunteers helping pre-fill sandbags at City Hall, the Police Department hiring officers, and the obituary of a 55-year-old resident who passed away last month.
