Citrus Heights Sentinel

New stores to open next month in renovated Citrus Heights center
By Mike Hazlip— Extensive renovation of the 15-acre Sunrise Village shopping plaza in Citrus Heights continues, with several restaurants and stores planning to open in March.

Guest Opinion: Mask mandates and a pattern of inconsistency
By Supervisor Sue Frost– It may be hard to realize this, but we are already well into 2022. I say this because I find myself reading headlines that make me feel like I am still living in late…

Q&A: What’s with that boarded-up building on Auburn Blvd?
By Mike Hazlip— Over the years, motorists traveling along Auburn Boulevard have likely noticed an older building with painted boards over its windows next to Riebes Auto Parts.

San Juan boys varsity wins League Championship for Devin Johnson
By Nanik Tagore— Following word of the death of a former teammate, San Juan Spartans won the league championship against Esparto High School on Saturday, with a final score of 76 to 43.

292-unit senior apartment complex in Citrus Heights sells for $54M
Sentinel staff report– An expansive senior housing complex on Auburn Boulevard has been sold for $54 million, according to a report last month by the Sacramento Business Journal.

Citrus Heights neighborhood association to resume in-person meetings
By Mike Hazlip— After almost two years without an in-person meeting, the Park Oaks Neighborhood Association in Citrus Heights is set to hold their first meeting Thursday, February 17.

Citrus Heights horse vaulting team prepares for triple wedding
By Mike Hazlip— Love is in the air for a Citrus Heights horse vaulting team as three siblings who coach the team plan a triple wedding.

Council members consider keeping current district lines for Citrus Heights
Sentinel staff report– As part of plans to re-consider City Council district lines in light of 2020 Census data, the council held a public hearing Thursday night and heard input from a demographer on the city’s racial and…

Fundraiser: Cornhole tournament coming to Citrus Heights Community Center
Sentinel staff report– Tickets are currently on sale for an upcoming cornhole tournament fundraiser benefiting the Citrus Heights Police Activities League.

Citrus Heights News Briefs: stolen smoker, vaccines, recovery funding
Latest local news briefs include Citrus Heights police assisting in locating a stolen smoker, details of a new $320k grant benefiting small businesses, the swearing in of a new city manager, and an upcoming free COVID-19 vaccine clinic.…