2025 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: Nov. 27-Dec 3
Sentinel Staff report– — Latest police logs show a decrease in code enforcement and vehicle violations, while showing an increase in traffic accidents. Below are the latest police incident logs from Nov. 27-Dec 3, 2025. Fireworks: 1 (down from 5) Animal control: 8 (up from 7) 911 hangups:...
“Little Old Lady” Dorothea Puente Ran a House of Horrors—And Hid Bodies in the...
While she maintained a grandmotherly facade, California landlady Dorothea Puente was hiding a pattern of cold, lethal deception. A new episode of Killer Grannies, airing Sunday at 8 p.m. ET, takes a deep dive into the deadly secrets police uncovered at her Sacramento home. How Dorothea Puente ended up on...
Sacramento volunteers give back after thieves try to steal presents from nonprofit
The Christmas spirit is working in overdrive in Sacramento after thieves tried to steal presents from a local nonprofit. Now, volunteers are stepping in to give back.
Citrus Heights Officer Channels Inner Magnum P.I. to Recover Teen’s Stolen Bike
A local Citrus Heights police officer took a page out of a classic detective series to crack the case of a stolen bicycle belonging to a 13-year-old. According to a social media post by Citrus Heights PD, after the bike was taken from Rusch Park three weeks prior, Officer Munaro worked with the young victim's family...
Santa returns to Sunrise Mall in a new location
By Sara Beth Williams– — Photos with Santa Claus at Sunrise Mall might look a little different this year, as Santa has arrived at Sunrise Mall, but in a different location. This year, families will find him set up inside a vacant storefront across from the food court...
First-time marathon runner breaks a CIM record in Sacramento
Thousands of runners raced from Folsom to downtown Sacramento on Sunday for the capital region’s biggest race of the year: the California International Marathon . Of those runners, many were running their first marathon — including the winner of the women’s division. Molly Born, a 26-year-old Oklahoma State alumna,...
Smash-And-Grab Crew Cleans Out Citrus Heights Thrift Shop Of $50K In Jewelry
Citrus Heights detectives are hunting a smash-and-grab crew that broke into a thrift shop and stole about $50,000 in gold and silver jewelry. Surveillance stills show at least three men rifling through display cases before fleeing in an SUV. Investigators hope the images will help neighbors or dash-cam footage...
California International Marathon runner suffers cardiac arrest, hospitalized
(FOX40.COM) — A California International Marathon runner was hospitalized Sunday after suffering a cardiac arrest, according to the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District. Metro Fire said a runner in her 30s collapsed at the halfway point of the marathon around 11 a.m. Video Above: How to report a public safety threat...
$2.5 million worth of narcotics seized in Sacramento County raid, suspect wanted
(FOX40.COM) — Three people were arrested, and one suspect is still wanted after a search warrant was served at a residence in South Sacramento County, uncovering a large-scale illegal marijuana “pop-up” sales operation run out of a private home. Video Above: Series of mail thefts spark concern in Sacramento area The...
Shooting in downtown Sacramento injures 2
Sacramento police are investigating a shooting that happened early Sunday morning near 8th and K streets.
