Citrus Heights Sentinel
The Civic Minute: What’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?
Citrus Heights council members will meet Thursday at City Hall to hold another vote on a work plan for a controversial committee, facilitate a public hearing related to a proposed taproom, vote on proposed budgets, and consider awarding…
Citrus Heights police answer questions about use of military equipment
By Mike Hazlip— Citrus Heights police outlined their inventory of military equipment and took questions from a handful of attendees who showed up to a public meeting held at City Hall Monday night…
Citrus Heights vice mayor announces plan to run for congress
By Mike Hazlip— Citrus Heights Vice Mayor Bret Daniels formally announced last week that he will again run for the congressional seat currently held by Ami Bera…
See which homes sold in Citrus Heights in Sept, and for how much
Sentinel staff report– A total of 109 homes closed sale last month in Citrus Heights, with the most expensive home selling for $700,000, while ten homes sold for under $300,000.
Shots fired: see where all the shootings in Citrus Heights have occurred in 2021
By Mike Hazlip— With violent crime and homicides on the rise across the country, Citrus Heights is no exception.
Homeless issues on vacant lot expected to drop with construction of new charter school
By Mike Hazlip— The 3-acre vacant lot at the corner of Antelope and Old Auburn Road approved last month to become the future home of American River Collegiate Academy has a history of homeless activity.
Meet Cyndi Price, Sylvan Cemetery’s general manager
By Mike Hazlip— Running a cemetery might not have been the career Cyndi Price dreamed off, but as Sylvan Cemetery’s general manager, she says the job is rewarding.
San Juan Unified School District seeking to fill over 200 positions
Sentinel staff report– The San Juan Unified School District, which includes schools in Citrus Heights, Orangevale and other areas in eastern Sacramento County, is currently seeking to fill more than a total of 230 job vacancies.
Citrus Heights News Briefs: Halloween, obituary, police chase
Latest local news briefs include an extravagant Halloween display outside a Citrus Heights home, a police chase traveling through the city, and an obituary for a 69-year-old resident.
Citrus Heights police to purchase ballistic shields using new grant funds
Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights City Council last month approved the acceptance of Bureau of Justice grant to go towards the purchase of ballistic shields for use by the Police Department’s SWAT team.
Sunrise Parks offering sports, ballet, pickleball and more this fall
By Mike Hazlip— The new Fall and Winter activity guide from the Sunrise Recreation and Parks District has now been released and offers a variety of community activities for adults and children.
Pandemic delays push back opening date for new Asian bistro in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— Folsom Palace, a popular Asian cuisine and bar in Folsom, is still planning to expand to a new location next to Dos Coyotes in Citrus Heights — but pandemic-related delays have stalled progress.
