Citrus Heights Sentinel

‘Howl-o-Ween’ parade scheduled for Oct. 16 in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— The Citrus Heights Community Marching Band is planning a pet-themed “Howl-o-Ween” parade and harvest festival for Saturday, October 16.

Alumni celebrate school spirit at San Juan High School picnic
Mike Hazlip— The San Juan High School of today might be very different from that of 108 years ago, but school spirit among generations of alumni was alive and well on Saturday as past graduates gathered at Rusch…

Job fair to be held Oct. 5th at Sunrise Mall
By Mike Hazlip— Those interested in finding work or transitioning to a new job may find what they’re looking for at an upcoming job fair in Citrus Heights.

Plans for new charter school campus approved by Citrus Heights Planning Commission
By Mike Hazlip— Citrus Heights planning commissioners last week voted unanimously to approve plans for a new charter school at Old Auburn and Antelope Road, despite concern about additional traffic in the neighboring residential area.

San Juan HS alumni to hold ‘all class picnic’ at Rusch Park this Saturday
By Mike Hazlip– The San Juan High School Alumni Association is planning an All Class Picnic for Saturday, Oct. 2, at Rusch Park.

Citrus Heights man killed in collision; driver arrested
By Mike Hazlip— A 47-year-old Citrus Heights man was killed when the Ford Focus he was driving collided with a Toyota Tacoma on Elverta Road over the weekend, according to authorities.

CHPD awarded new $205k grant for DUI checkpoints, enforcement
By Mike Hazlip— Citrus Heights police have been awarded with a $205,000 grant administered by the California Office of Traffic Safety for increased enforcement of drunk or distracted drivers.

Sept. 30 is officially Henry Tingle Day in Citrus Heights. Here’s why.
In 2016, the Citrus Heights City Council formally voted to make Sept. 30 “Henry Tingle Day,” in honor of the outgoing city manager who was recognized for his leadership and credited with keeping the city out of debt…

Citrus Heights News Briefs: Cigars, trespassing, obituary
Latest local news briefs include the passing of a 92-year-old resident, a local couple being featured in a TV interview, and a Citrus Heights man being cited for trespassing at a casino.

Reports of lockdown, gunman at San Juan HS were unfounded, police say
Sentinel staff report– Citrus Heights police last week investigated claims stemming from social media posts alleging that San Juan High School was locked down on Thursday, but deemed the claims to be rumors.



