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Abandoned Studio Movie Grill property in Citrus Heights has new owner

By Mike Hazlip— A partially renovated 55,000-square-foot building on Auburn Boulevard that was abandoned by Studio Movie Grill last year has been sold to an Arizona-based real estate investment company.

Rusch Park, Citrus Heights

Outdoor movie night, food trucks and live music coming to Rusch Park

By Mike Hazlip— After a year of cancelled events during the pandemic, the Sunrise Recreation & Park District has announced plans for an event similar to its past “Hot August Bites.”

Citrus Heights News Briefs: banning fireworks, fatal collision, obituary

Latest local news briefs include the passing of an 80-year-old Citrus Heights resident, the mayor hinting at the possibility of a total fireworks ban, and a local man involved in a fatal collision on Highway 49.

How much do City of Citrus Heights employees make?

Sentinel staff report– The State Controller’s office last month updated its public pay website with most recent salaries and benefits paid to public employees across the state, including the City of Citrus Heights.

Road work ahead sign // Citrus Heights Sentinel

Citrus Heights residential street repaving project to begin Monday, city says

Sentinel staff report– Overdue residential street repaving on 14 deteriorated streets in Citrus Heights is slated to begin on July 12.

The Civic Minute: what’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?

The Citrus Heights City Council will meet Thursday evening to hear an update from the Police Department on the city’s response to Independence Day celebrations, as well hold a public hearing regarding delinquent service charges and take action…

Citrus Heights man arrested in arson case at Texas elementary school

Sentinel staff report– Authorities in Texas arrested a 26-year-old Citrus Heights man on Tuesday in connection with an arson incident at an elementary school, located about 90 miles northwest of Houston.

Long-vacant Citrus Heights gas station briefly listed for sale at $850k

By Mike Hazlip— A former Valero gas station at 8244 Auburn Blvd. has been taken off the market after being listed for sale briefly last month at $850,000.

What’s going on with roadwork on Sunrise Boulevard?

Sentinel staff report– Lane closures on Sunrise Boulevard between Greenback Lane and Highland Avenue have been occurring over the past week, as contractors perform work in the roadway related to a future 2.9-mile trail traveling through the city.

Citrus Heights could gain two seats on school board, new draft maps show

By Mike Hazlip— The San Juan Unified School District on Tuesday published eight draft maps outlining proposed trustee areas as the district moves away from at-large elections, several of which include options for increasing the number of trustees…