Sara Williams

2 days ago | citrusheightssentinel.com | Sara Williams

By Sara Beth Williams–The Citrus Heights City Council is expected to hear a presentation from Ethan Conrad Properties regarding an informal amendment proposal requesting changes to the Sunrise Tomorrow Specific Plan. In a staff report, the city said Ethan Conrad Properties, who owns a portion of the south side of the mall property, approached the city in 2024 requesting amendments to the Sunrise Tomorrow Specific Plan to allow for uses “beyond the current vision and intent” of the approved plan.

2 days ago | citrusheightssentinel.com | Sara Williams

By Sara Beth Williams–The Citrus Heights Police Department released new details regarding an officer-involved shooting that occurred Monday between a Citrus Heights Police officer and a man threatening people with a knife. On Monday, April 21, shortly after 10:30 a.m., Citrus Heights Police officers responded to reports of a male armed with a knife threatening people in the shopping plaza off Lichen Drive and Antelope Road, according to an April 21 press release.

2 days ago | citrusheightssentinel.com | Sara Williams

Citrus Heights Police Chief Alex Turcotte presented the department’s annual report April 9, 2025. // SB WilliamsBy Sara Beth Williams–Among various increases in crime and enforcement activity, Citrus Heights Police Department data released this month shows more than 1,000 additional quality-of-life citations were issued in 2024, representing a 668 percent increase in citations for camping, trespassing, loitering, panhandling and related violations, compared 2023.

2 days ago | citrusheightssentinel.com | Sara Williams

By Sara Beth Williams–The Citrus Heights City Council on Wednesday will hear a presentation on an informal proposal from Ethan Conrad Properties requesting an amendment to the Sunrise Tomorrow Specific Plan. The City Council will also be asked to approve financial reports and audits, an annual report from Sunrise MarketPlace PBID, and a contract to replace the city’s network and wireless infrastructure. The next City Council meeting will be held April 23 at 6 p.m. at Citrus Heights City Hall.

3 days ago | citrusheightssentinel.com | Sara Williams

By Sara Beth Williams–Citrus Heights police shot a man wielding a knife, officials say. The shooting incident occurred in a parking lot at Lichen Drive and Antelope Road according to local news reports. Officers responded to Summer Hills Plaza shortly after 10:30 a.m. on Monday, April 21, following reports of a man with a knife threatening people in the area, officials said. Shortly afterward, a person matching the description was spotted by officers.