Citrus Heights Sentinel
Meet the Citrus Heights girl who’s tied for state touchdown record
By Sara Beth Williams– High school senior Alyssa Lauriano of the Mesa Verde Mavericks scored two touchdowns in the “Citrus Bowl” on Friday, Sept. 8, an annual intra-city matchup against San Juan High School, tying her with a…
Bicyclist killed in Citrus Heights collision
Sentinel staff report– Citrus Heights police shut down southbound lanes of San Juan Avenue near Greenback Lane for more than six hours on Friday after a bicyclist was killed in a collision with a vehicle…
Fencing, landscaping project completed at Holy Family Catholic Church
By Mike Hazlip— Drivers traveling along Old Auburn Road can now see new landscaping, security fencing and ADA access improvements, after a months-long project at Holy Family Catholic Church has concluded…
October Events: 13 happenings in Citrus Heights this month
Updated Oct. 12, 11:29 a.m.– Community events in Citrus Heights are in full swing this October, including a theater production, film festival, fundraiser and volunteer opportunities, culminating with a series of Halloween trunk or treat and harvest festivals.…
Million-dollar home in Citrus Heights taken off market
By Mike Hazlip— A Citrus Heights home originally listed at $1.29 million has been taken off the market without a sale, after several price drops.
Q&A: When is Chuze Fitness going to open in Citrus Heights?
By Mike Hazlip— Although plans were initially slated for an earlier opening date, Citrus Heights’ newest fitness center is set to open early October.
Citrus Heights Rotary Club seeks applicants for foreign exchange program
By Mike Hazlip— High school students in Citrus Heights have an opportunity to study abroad through participation in an exchange student program coordinated by the Rotary Club.
CHPD: ‘Person of interest’ arrested in window-smash incidents
Sentinel staff report– Citrus Heights police said in a news release on Friday that a “person of interest” has been arrested in connection with a series of window-smash incidents at area businesses, with damage totaling more than half-a-million…
Here’s what $600k can currently buy you in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— Rising interest rates are putting sellers in a tough spot to drop prices, as buyers are facing monthly payments hundreds of dollars more than a few months ago. Real estate listing sites show the typical…
Local cuisine to celebrate Nigerian Independence Day at Sunrise Mall
By Sara Beth Williams– A local restaurant that recently re-located to the Sunrise Mall food court will host an all-day Nigerian Independence Day celebration this Saturday, Oct. 1.
New superintendent appointed for San Juan Unified School District
By Sara Beth Williams– The San Juan Unified School District Board of Education on Tuesday named a new successor to replace outgoing superintendent Kent Kern. Melissa Bassanelli, the district’s current deputy superintendent of schools and programs, was unanimously…
Sept. 30 is officially Henry Tingle Day in Citrus Heights. Here’s why
Sentinel staff report– Friday is “Henry Tingle Day” in Citrus Heights, following a formal vote by the City Council in 2016 to make Sept. 30 a day to honor former City Manager Henry Tingle who led the city…
