Citrus Heights Sentinel
Vacated repair shop on Auburn Blvd. reopens as smog station
By Mike Hazlip— A new smog shop has opened up next to 7-Eleven on Auburn Boulevard near Van Maren Lane, taking up space in a former auto repair shop that was vacated earlier this year.
Performing arts group celebrates grand opening at Sunrise Mall
By Sara Beth Williams– A local performing arts group celebrated the grand opening of a new dedicated performance space inside the Sunrise Mall on Friday.
2022 Citrus Bowl: Mesa Verde beats San Juan 53-0
By Sara Beth Williams– High school football teams from Mesa Verde and San Juan went head-to-head on Monday night in the annual Citrus Bowl.
Fire destroys motor home parked at Citrus Heights shopping center
By Mike Hazlip— A motor home parked between two semi trailers in a parking lot behind Hobby Lobby was destroyed after a fire broke out Wednesday night.
‘Suspicious’ fire behind Citrus Heights Walmart prompts investigation
Sentinel staff report– A grass fire in the undeveloped area behind Walmart was extinguished by responding fire crews on Saturday who kept the blaze contained, despite winds.
Citrus Heights News Briefs: obituary, homeless, smoke
Latest local news briefs include an obituary for an 87-year-old Citrus Heights resident, an upcoming event organized by an area homeless advocate, and smoke-filled skies causing the annual Citrus Bowl to be cancelled.
Citrus Bowl game cancelled at last minute due to poor air quality
By Sara Beth Williams– Players and fans arrived at San Juan High School on Friday evening to find that the annual Citrus Bowl had been canceled less than an hour before kickoff.
Volunteers help clean up Rusch Park for National Day of Service
By Mike Hazlip— Several dozen volunteers gathered outside the historic Rusch Home on Saturday to help clean up the property as part of the National Day of Service and Remembrance, a federally recognized day set on the anniversary…
Citrus Heights Chamber continues fight against AB 257 fast food law
By Phillip Pesola– The Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce is continuing opposition to a newly signed California law that could result in the minimum wage for the fast-food industry to rise as high as $22 per hour next…
Citrus Heights Chamber to host City Council candidate forum
Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce Political Action Committee will hold a candidate forum this Tuesday at Heights Church, with all contenders from the three district races for City Council invited.
