Citrus Heights Sentinel

Elections dept says over 120,000 Sacramento County ballots remain to be counted
Sentinel staff report– Sacramento County elections officials report an estimated 120,644 ballots remain to be counted in the county, as of the most recent update posted Friday afternoon to the elections department’s website. The county’s website shows a…

Advocates demonstrate at Citrus Heights City Hall against anti-camping ordinances
By Mike Hazlip– While voters in Citrus Heights lined up at the polls on Tuesday, about a dozen people joined in a small demonstration outside City Hall to make their voices heard on the issue of camping on…

Public hearing to be held for proposed new charter school in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— On Wednesday, Citrus Heights planning commissioners will hold a public hearing and review revised plans for a proposed charter school on a 3-acre site at Antelope Road and Old Auburn Road.

Long-vacant Citrus Heights retail building acquired by local investor
By Mike Hazlip— After sitting vacant for a quarter-century, a building at 6422 Tupelo Drive, near Stones Gambling Hall, might finally see some activity.

Citrus Heights News Briefs: strategic planning, 2.9-mile trail, obituary
Latest local news briefs include an update on the city’s 2.9-mile trail project, the passing of another longtime resident of Citrus Heights, and an upcoming city strategic planning workshop.

Driver arrested on DUI charge after truck hits water pipe on Antelope Road
By Mike Hazlip— The driver of a pickup truck was arrested Saturday morning after the vehicle collided with an above-ground pipe assembly at the intersection of Auburn Boulevard and Antelope Road, causing water to shoot nearly 100 feet…

Q&A: Why did Citrus Heights have only one location to vote in person this year?
Sentinel staff report– Reports of voters waiting more than an hour in line at Citrus Heights City Hall on Tuesday led many to conclude that a higher-than-usual voter turnout was underway, but data from the Elections Department indicates…

Community shows support for fallen Marine during procession thru Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— Crowds of people lined both sides of Greenback Lane on Thursday as the funeral procession for US Marine Sgt. Nicole Gee made its way across Citrus Heights.

New monument sign goes up at former site of Studio Movie Grill
By Mike Hazlip— If you haven’t heard of the Citrus Grove shopping center in Citrus Heights, it might be because there was no signage, until now.

It’s September. Who’s hiring in Citrus Heights this month?
By Rylie Friesen– Businesses are hiring in Citrus Heights, with flexible options and pay ranging from minimum wage to salaried positions over $70,000 per year.



