Citrus Heights Sentinel
Public hearing to be held for 94-home development at Sylvan Corners
By Mike Hazlip— The Citrus Heights Planning Commission on Wednesday is set to review permit applications for a 94-home development at Sylvan Corners…
Citrus Heights businessman announces bid for US Congress
Sentinel staff report– Ray Riehle, a local business owner and Citrus Heights Water District board member, announced Monday that he is running for a seat in the United States Congress, currently held by Ami Bera…
‘To remember.’ ‘To honor.’ Annual 9/11 event held at Sylvan Cemetery
By Mike Hazlip— The annual 9/11 remembrance in Citrus Heights was held at Sylvan Cemetery on Monday to commemorate the anniversary of the 2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon…
Planning Commission holds public hearing on modified cemetery plans
By Phillip Pesola– Rising construction costs prompted Calvary Cemetery earlier this month to seek Planning Commission approval to modify part of its expansion plans, which are currently underway and visible to travelers passing through Citrus Heights on Interstate…
CHPD deploying more officers thru Labor Day to crackdown on DUI
Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights Police Department said in a news release last week that additional officers will be on patrol from Aug. 17 through Sept. 5 as part of a nationwide heightened DUI enforcement campaign.
Royal Stage to host grand opening next month at Sunrise Mall
By Sara Beth Williams– A nonprofit performing and visual arts group is preparing to open its new studio and theater at Sunrise Mall next month, after facing delays but receiving some significant community donations to help renovate the…
Prominent Citrus Heights gas station sold to new owner
By Mike Hazlip— The owner of a Valero gas station at the corner of Auburn Boulevard and Antelope Road is in the process of selling the location, with plans to instead open a smog station at a recently…
100-year-old church building in Citrus Heights listed for $1.6M
By Mike Hazlip— A church on Old Auburn Road dating back to the early 1920s, and the former home to Pioneer Baptist, is on the market for $1,600,000. The property at 7600 Old Auburn Rd. is listed on…
San Juan High School grad now heads up Citrus Heights car dealership
By Mike Hazlip— Kevin Mantz, general manager of the newly re-branded Future Honda at Greenback Lane and Auburn Boulevard, has deep roots in Citrus Heights.
Fire destroys RV parked next to Citrus Heights home
Sentinel staff report– An RV was destroyed in a fire on Thursday afternoon, causing additional damage to two neighboring homes.
Homeless-related issues cleaned up at Walgreens on Sunrise Blvd
By Mike Hazlip— Trash and other debris has been an ongoing problem at the corner of Sunrise Boulevard and Antelope Road, near Walgreens, prompting complaints and involvement from the Police Department. A pile of debris was seen on…
$10.4 million in funding approved for new 2.9-mile trail in Citrus Heights
By Phillip Pesola– More than a dozen people spoke during a council meeting last week, as the City Council voted 4-0 in favor of spending more than $10 million to construct a 10-foot-wide, 2.9-mile trail through the city.…
