
Garage fire damages Citrus Heights home; family safely escapes
A fire broke out Wednesday night at a Citrus Heights home in the northeastern area of the city, causing the roof of an attached garage to cave in.

Suspect sought after attempted robbery at Jack in the Box
Citrus Heights police responded to a report of an attempted robbery Monday afternoon at the Jack in the Box restaurant on Sunrise Boulevard.

Citrus Heights Police Chief praised for speech on law enforcement
In a video that quickly circulated after being posted on social media this month, Citrus Heights Police Chief Ronald Lawrence earned praise for a speech addressing the profession of law enforcement during a tumultuous time in America.

Apartment fire on Thanksgiving Day damages 3 units in Citrus Heights
Sentinel staff report–Firefighters responded Thursday morning to a fire at an apartment complex on Greenback Lane near Auburn Boulevard, where multiple residents were displaced and one individual was sent to the hospital. In a series of tweets about…

Citrus Heights felon arrested with loaded gun, drugs during traffic stop
A 23-year-old man from Citrus Heights was arrested by Placer County Sheriff’s deputies after an early morning traffic stop on westbound Interstate 80, the department said in a social media post on Tuesday.

Citrus Heights police seek to nab ‘Grinch’ who stole Christmas decor from yard
The Citrus Heights Police Department is actively seeking to find the suspect responsible for the theft of a reindeer from a front yard display at a home off Mariposa Avenue.

COVID-19: Will Citrus Heights police be enforcing curfew times, Thanksgiving cap?
Following Gov. Gavin Newsom’s issuance of a curfew order affecting Sacramento County and the majority of the state, Citrus Heights Police Chief Ronald Lawrence echoed other area law enforcement officials in stating that his officers won’t be policing…

Mystery Santa gives new Christmas decor to replace stolen reindeer
Jubilee Christensen likes to spread holiday cheer by decorating her Citrus Heights home each year.

Firefighters continuing ‘live fire’ training at Citrus Heights church thru Nov. 25
Residents in the area of Sylvan Road in Citrus Heights are being advised to expect the smells and sights of smoke over the next few weeks, as Metro Fire continues its “live fire” training at Heights Church.

Speed limits on these 4 roads will soon be increased in Citrus Heights. Here’s why
The City Council on Oct. 22 made the unusual move to vote in favor of increasing the posted speed limits on sections of four roads in Citrus Heights, following new traffic surveys and a staff recommendation.

‘Suspicious’ fire damages former Citrus Heights flower shop
An arson investigator was called to the scene after a suspicious fire occurred at the former site of Mom’s Discount Wholesale Florist on Auburn Boulevard.

Citrus Heights PD announce Halloween weekend DUI Checkpoint
Police will be conducting a DUI and Driver’s License Checkpoint this weekend in Citrus Heights, according to a news release issued Monday by the department.