Citrus Heights Sentinel
SJUSD Special Election 2023: Who’s running and how to vote
Sentinel staff report– The special election to replace the school board seat left vacant by the late Steve Miller will be held Nov. 7, with vote-by-mail ballots being sent out on Oct. 6 to registered voters in the…
Sunrise Parks announces new administrator to oversee district
Sentinel staff report– The Sunrise Recreation and Park District has announced Kevin Huntzinger as the new District Administrator, replacing Dave Mitchell who retired in June…
2023 Citrus Heights Police Log Spotlight: Sept. 29-Oct. 5
Sentinel staff report- Latest police logs include a pair of narcotics arrests stemming from early morning traffic stops on Thursday, indecent exposure reported near Sunrise/Greenback, and a homeless camp reported in the Stock Ranch Nature Preserve…
Auto shop owner says thief spent 2 hours stealing catalytic converters
By Mike Hazlip— A Citrus Heights business owner says a thief stole several catalytic converters from his vehicle parked over night at his place of business.
Popular El Tapatio restaurant in Citrus Heights re-opens after fire
Sentinel staff report– Following repairs after a fire on Wednesday morning, El Tapatio Family Mexican Restaurant reopened its doors Friday evening.
San Juan High School alumnae inducted into foundation’s Hall of Fame
By Sara Beth Williams– The San Juan Education Foundation inducted three new people into the Hall of Fame at an Evening of the Stars gala on Friday, Oct. 7, 2022. One of the honorees included San Juan High…
Future in question for local coffee shop in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— Those passing by the coffee shop at the corner of San Juan Avenue and Sperry Drive have found its doors closed during regular business hours in recent days, prompting questions as to the future of…
Three ballot drop box locations now open in Citrus Heights
Sentinel staff report– Beginning Oct. 10 and continuing through Election Day on Nov. 8, voters can now drop off their vote-by-mail ballots at one of three secure drop box locations in Citrus Heights.
10-day fall carnival returning to Sunrise Mall from Oct. 14-23
Sentinel staff report– The Sunrise Mall parking lot will again be transformed into an outdoor carnival, as Brass Ring Amusements brings its annual Fall Carnival to town beginning Friday and continuing through Oct. 23 this year.
Citrus Heights eyes new strategy to maintain, repair local roads
By Phillip Pesola– A staff report prepared by the city’s General Services Director and City Engineer was presented to the City Council last month, detailing a new proposed strategy for maintaining the city’s roads.
Citrus Heights El Tapatio restaurant temporarily closed after fire
By Mike Hazlip— A popular Mexican restaurant on Sunrise Boulevard is temporarily closed after a fire broke out Wednesday morning.
Citrus Heights vice mayor, mayor split on school board endorsements
Sentinel staff report– In the three-way race for a newly created school board seat covering the majority of Citrus Heights, the city’s mayor and vice mayor are split on who to recommend for the seat.
