Citrus Heights Sentinel
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…
Citrus Heights PD fielded ‘overwhelming’ number of fireworks calls this year
Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights Police Department said an “overwhelming number” of fireworks-related calls were received over the July 4th weekend, according to a news release issued Wednesday afternoon.
Citrus Heights council votes 5-0 to increase building permit fees
Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights City Council during its most recent meeting last month unanimously passed several fee increases and adjustments affecting building permits and other fees charged by the city.
Which half of Citrus Heights is more expensive to live in?
Sentinel staff report– As home prices continue an upward trend, another trend is also noticeable: homes on one half of Citrus Heights have consistently been selling for nearly $50,000 more than homes on the other side.
Citrus Heights News Briefs: school elections, mermaids, obituary
Latest local news briefs include an update on the San Juan Unified School District’s transition to by-trustee-area elections, a three-day mermaid event coming to Rusch Park and an obituary of an 81-year-old Citrus Heights resident.
‘Freedom isn’t free’ car show returns to Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— After a one-year hiatus due to COVID-19 last year, car enthusiasts gathered at El Tapatio in Citrus Heights Saturday for a July 4th-themed “Freedom Isn’t Free” car show.
Q&A: After Sunrise Mall theater closure, what comes next?
Recent news that the Sunrise Mall’s discount movie theater will not be re-opening has left some wondering what’s next for the location.
