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Here’s what Citrus Heights candidates say about crime, public safety

Sentinel staff report– Candidates for Citrus Heights City Council shared their thoughts on how best to enhance public safety in responses to a Sentinel questionnaire, with answers including getting more police on the street, cracking down on speeding,…

Here’s what Citrus Heights candidates say about addressing homelessness

Sentinel staff report– Candidates for Citrus Heights City Council weighed in on homelessness in answers to a questionnaire sent out by The Sentinel, with proposed solutions including constructing tiny homes on Sayonara Drive, enforcing existing ordinances on camping,…

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Citrus Heights pursuit leads to home invasion, victim’s risky escape

By Mike Hazlip— A pursuit originating in Citrus Heights ended with the arrest of a suspect barricaded in a Fair Oaks home Sunday night, where an elderly woman jumped from a second-story window to flee to safety.

Burned-out RV remains in Citrus Heights parking lot a month after fire

By Mike Hazlip— The charred shell of a motorhome destroyed in a Sept. 14 fire remains in a parking lot behind Hobby Lobby, as management struggles to find a company willing to move the vehicle.

Jim Cook remembered for community involvement in Citrus Heights

By Mike Hazlip— Friends and family remember Jim Cook as a family man who was active in the community. Cook passed away on Aug. 21, and amid the festivities of Saturday’s Howl-o-Ween event at Rusch Park, Cook’s brother,…

Citrus Heights News Briefs: parade, misconduct, new school district?

Latest local news briefs include a Howl-o-Ween parade along Auburn Boulevard, an accusation of misconduct made against the vice mayor, and a proposal to explore formation of a Citrus Heights Unified School District.

Where do Citrus Heights council candidates stand on Measure A, road funding?

Sentinel staff report– Eight of the nine candidates running for a seat on the Citrus Heights City Council this year have confirmed they are opposed to the 40-year Measure A sales tax proposal appearing on the November ballot,…

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CHPD: Motorcyclist killed in Friday-night collision on Auburn Blvd

By Mike Hazlip— A fatal collision involving a vehicle and a motorcycle caused police to shutdown both directions of Auburn Boulevard on Friday night as officers investigated the scene.

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City says developer considering hotel at Sunrise and Greenback

Sentinel staff report– The City of Citrus Heights announced Friday that an application was submitted last week that “lays out a footprint” for a potential hotel at the corner of Sunrise Boulevard and Greenback Lane. “The proposed hotel…

Auto shop owner says thief spent 2 hours stealing catalytic converters

By Mike Hazlip— A Citrus Heights business owner says a thief stole several catalytic converters from his vehicle parked over night at his place of business.