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Citrus Heights PD plans ‘high visibility’ enforcement to combat holiday theft
Sentinel staff report– Citrus Heights police are giving would-be criminals “fair warning” that the department has heightened efforts in place through the end of the year in an effort to protect retailers and shoppers from becoming the victims…
Sarama concedes in special election for SJUSD school board seat
Sentinel staff report– In a statement following the latest vote count update Tuesday afternoon, candidate Moe Sarama conceded in his bid for a seat on the San Juan Unified School District’s governing board…
Special Election: Perez declares victory in SJUSD school board race
Sentinel staff report– Citrus Heights resident Manuel Perez on Friday declared victory in the race for a vacant seat on the San Juan Unified School District’s governing board…
News Briefs: Veterans Day, shooting, food hall, water district
Latest local news briefs include a Veterans Day ceremony, an update on plans for a micro food hall, traffic snarls last weekend from an officer-involved shooting on I-80, and the water district appointing 13 residents to an advisory…
Sentinel reporter publishes helicopter-themed children’s book
By Sara Beth Williams– A local Citrus Heights author and Sentinel reporter has released a helicopter-themed children’s book based on true events…
Latest forklift ATM theft tied to similar 2021 Citrus Heights incident
By Mike Hazlip— Authorities say a suspect in an unusual Citrus Heights ATM theft two years ago is now in custody after he attempting to steal another ATM in Sacramento County with a forklift this year, KCRA reported…
What’s going on with the old Pumpkin Farm in Citrus Heights?
By Mike Hazlip— Another October has come and gone, and the once-popular Pumpkin Farm attraction on Old Auburn Road has remained shuttered…
Perez holds strong lead over Sarama in SJUSD special election
Sentinel staff report– The latest vote count released by county officials Thursday afternoon shows candidate Manuel Perez in the lead to fill the…
The Civic Minute: What’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?
Citrus Heights City Council members meet Thursday evening to hear an update from police on the city’s Red Light Camera program, as well as consider formal acceptance of a $2.75 million grant for…
Meet the Citrus Heights team who set state record for largest pumpkin
By Mike Hazlip— Citrus Heights resident Ronald Root partnered with Nick Kennedy of Fair Oaks to set a new state record last month for the largest pumpkin, while also…
