Citrus Heights Sentinel
New tenant sought for abandoned Studio Movie Grill site in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— A portion of the former Kmart building on Auburn Boulevard near Interstate 80 remains unfinished as Studio Movie Grill emerges from bankruptcy.
Charter school planning for Fall 2022 opening in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— Although plans are still making their way through the city’s approval process, school officials say the American River Collegiate Academy campus proposed on Antelope Road near Old Auburn Road is planning to open in time…
More model homes open in new Citrus Heights housing development
Sentinel staff report– KB Home this month opened a new pair of model homes for buyers to tour in the 260-home Mitchell Village housing development near Sunrise Mall.
Why these two Citrus Heights neighborhood associations decided to merge
Sentinel staff report– The recent unanimous decision by two Citrus Heights neighborhood associations to merge together was motivated by multiple factors, according to the association’s president. Citrus Heights Area Seven Eight Nine (CHASEN) President Kathy Morris told The…
Citrus Heights police announce hiring, promotions amid budget cuts
By Mike Hazlip— The Citrus Heights Police Department announced new hires and promotions this month as the City Council approved a reduced budget, causing some to question where the funding is coming from.
Citrus Heights police announce upcoming DUI checkpoint this weekend
Sentinel staff report– Another DUI and drivers license checkpoint will be conducted this weekend in Citrus Heights, police said in a news release and social media postings on Thursday.
Citrus Heights cemetery expanding, amid uptick in deaths
By Mike Hazlip— Calvary Cemetery & Funeral Center in Citrus Heights broke ground Wednesday on a new, 21,000-square-foot funeral center that will take more than a year to complete. Bishop Jaime Soto gave a blessing over the land…
LETTERS: City Council pay, roadway improvements
Latest letters to the editor include comments from residents on planned roadway improvements, and City Council pay.
Citrus Heights passes controversial budget in split 3-2 vote
Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights City Council narrowly passed a balanced budget proposal on Thursday that will slash police funding for the next year by $3 million, unless federal stimulus money arrives and allows for increased police…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: shooting, obituary, business district
Latest local news briefs include surveillance video published from a shooting at a local restaurant last weekend, an obituary of an 86-year-old resident, and an update on efforts to renew the Sunrise MarketPlace Business Improvement District.
