Citrus Heights Sentinel

Future See’s Candies building listed for sale at $6.1M
By Mike Hazlip— A building on Sunrise Boulevard soon to be home to See’s Candies, is now on the market for $6,112,000, according to a…

Frost says she won’t seek reelection in 2024; endorses potential successor
Sentinel staff report– Sue Frost, who has represented Citrus Heights and surrounding areas on the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors for seven years, said in…

Citrus Heights apartment fire displaces five residents
By Mike Hazlip— Three adults and two children were displaced after a fire broke out at a Citrus Heights apartment complex over the weekend…

Citrus Heights council kills proposed moratorium on new drive-thru restaurants
A four-member majority on the Citrus Heights City Council on Thursday spoke out against a proposed five-year moratorium on new drive-thru restaurants, saying such a move isn’t needed and would send the wrong message to the business community.

Citrus Heights Letters: fast food drive-thru’s, Mesa Verde stadium
Letters to the editor from Citrus Heights Sentinel readers include comments about how to address long lines at drive-thru restaurants and a new stadium coming to Mesa Verde High School.

The inspiring story behind how this San Juan High School alumnus found his career
By Larry Fritz– Richard Deatherage, class of ’81, was an Air Force brat and a die-hard entrepreneur. His family took root in Citrus Heights in 1976 after his father retired. Richard had several small revenue producing ventures at…

Life on the Edge: What happens when the county line runs through your home
By Mike Hazlip— The line between Sacramento and Placer counties runs right through the middle of Scott Meyer’s home, located on the far northern edge of Citrus Heights. Meyer says the home was built in 1937 and appears…

SJUSD board to consider adding 3 new high school courses
Three newly proposed school courses would give students at San Juan Unified School District more options to explore their interests.

Workshop: Want to run for school board in Citrus Heights?
Residents in Citrus Heights who want to serve on San Juan Unified School District’s newly expanded, seven-member Board of Education will have an opportunity to run for one of several open seats this year.

Citrus Heights News Briefs: Obituary, endorsements, Easter, award
Latest local news briefs include the City of Citrus Heights receiving an award for its specific plan for Sunrise Mall, the local chamber announcing endorsements in the upcoming primary election, Easter greetings, and an obituary for an 85-year-old…

Sunrise MarketPlace hosts donation drive to support Ukraine
The Sunrise MarketPlace business improvement district joined forces on Saturday with Deep Roots of Ukraine to host a donation drive in front of the former Men’s Wearhouse on Sunrise Boulevard.

The Civic Minute: what’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?
Citrus Heights council members will meet Thursday evening to discuss drive-thru restaurants in Citrus Heights and vote on a permanent ordinance addressing fireworks in the city, along with other matters.




