Citrus Heights Sentinel

Final results finally released in Citrus Heights elections
Sentinel staff results– The final results for races across Sacramento County were released Wednesday afternoon, including results in a pair of razor-close races for City Council seats in Citrus Heights. Sacramento County election officials posted the final results…

Coroner seeks help to ID body found in homeless camp on Citrus Heights border
Sentinel staff report– The Sacramento County Coroner’s Office on Wednesday released sketches of an unidentified man whose skeletonized remains were found last year near the border of Citrus Heights and Roseville.

Capitol Pops to host free holiday concert in Citrus Heights
Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights-based Capitol Pops Concert Band will host a “Sounds of the Season” performance at the Rusch Park Community Center this Saturday.

Semi-final vote count shows two winners in close Citrus Heights council races
Sentinel staff report– With election officials now reporting zero ballots remaining to be counted, Mayor Porsche Middleton and newcomer MariJane Lopez-Taff have won the most votes in a pair of razor-close races for Citrus Heights City Council.

Citrus Heights police share 8 tips to help prevent package theft
Sentinel staff report– In addition to deploying location-tracked “bait” to trap package thieves and other criminals, the Citrus Heights Police Department is advising the public of eight ways to reduce the chance of having a package stolen this…

Here’s the 24 objectives Citrus Heights is pursuing over next 6 months
Sentinel staff report– During the Nov. 10 council meeting last month, city leaders formally adopted 24 objectives to accomplish over the next six months, ranging from planning for Sunrise Mall to special enforcement targeting chronic criminals. The objectives…

The Civic Minute: What’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?
Updated 5:52 p.m., Dec. 6th– Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights City Council will meet this Thursday to select a new mayor, install newly elected council members, recognize two retiring members and consider applying for a $10 million…

President of Auburn Boulevard Business Association retires
By Mike Hazlip— After heading up the Auburn Boulevard Business Association (ABBA) since its inception and running a local auto shop for three decades, Richard Hale has passed on leadership responsibilities to a successor.

The tragic story behind this children’s monument at Rusch Park
By Sara Beth Williams– At Rusch Park, a lone monument stands encased in stone at the entrance to the playground near the softball fields with the inscription: “This playground memorial is dedicated in memory of those children who…

Helicopter assists in arrest after driver flees Citrus Heights traffic stop
By Mike Hazlip— A Friday-night police pursuit on Greenback Lane began after a driver fled from officers attempting to conduct a traffic stop of a pick-up truck and trailer.