Citrus Heights Sentinel
Citrus Heights to launch new homeless services, outreach
By Mike Hazlip— Citrus Heights City Council members unanimously voted to approve an agreement with Sacramento Covered to provide services for homeless residents living in the city, utilizing pandemic relief funding…
Vacant building once home to Hollywood Video could soon see new tenant
By Mike Hazlip— A building on Sunrise Boulevard in the Copperwood Square shopping center is currently in negotiations after sitting vacant for years…
The Civic Minute: What’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?
Citrus Heights council members will meet Thursday evening to vote on contracts dealing with intersection improvements, homeless services, police vehicles, and the allocation of up to $180,000 in community support funding…
Sunrise MarketPlace moves business office out of Sunrise Mall
By Mike Hazlip— Sunrise MarketPlace has moved its business office out of Sunrise Mall after the building’s HVAC stopped working, according to Executive Director Kathilynn Carpenter.
Unnamed park on Greenback Lane could finally get a name
By Mike Hazlip— The only park owned and maintained by Citrus Heights has remained nameless since it was established more than a decade ago. Now, some residents want to remedy that.
SJUSD superintendent to retire; internal search underway for replacement
By Sara Beth Williams– The San Juan Unified School District Board of Education on Tuesday announced their search for a new superintendent of schools, with input being sought from community members.
Christian school to open at site of abandoned church in Citrus Heights
By Sara Beth Williams– The shuttered building that was formerly a United Methodist Church now has a new tenant. Faith Christian Academy, a private school associated with First Apostolic Church of Citrus Heights, began leasing the abandoned building…
Community Center providing kitchen space for business destroyed by fire
By Mike Hazlip— A business destroyed by two consecutive fires is managing to still operate by temporarily using commercial kitchen facilities inside the Citrus Heights Community Center.
San Juan High alumna helping in-need families, homeless in Citrus Heights
By Sara Beth Williams– Kaylon McBride, a volunteer and board member with the Citrus Heights Homeless Assistance Resource Team (HART), has been instrumental in helping bring the dream of a community clothing closet to life. She helped establish…
LETTER: Redirecting trail around Sundance Park makes the most sense
By Tom DiGiacomo– The trail project was approved, but Councilman Bret Daniels suggested a major point that will keep project within budget.
Citrus Heights veterans center hosting annual Luau fundraiser on Aug. 27
The Veterans Community Center in Citrus Heights will host its second annual Luau fundraiser this Saturday, featuring Hawaiian-themed live entertainment, food, and drinks.
Pickup truck crashes into light pole on Auburn Blvd
By Mike Hazlip— A pickup truck struck a light pole along Auburn Boulevard on Tuesday afternoon causing damage and blocking a lane of traffic.
