Citrus Heights Sentinel

Citrus Heights nonprofit seeking donations to provide students with shoes
By Rylie Friesen– Soles for Young Souls, a local nonprofit formed in 2019, is actively seeking donations to ensure shoes are provided for students in need at Mariposa Avenue Elementary in Citrus Heights.

Has the pandemic affected plans for Sunrise Mall redevelopment?
By Mike Hazlip— Plans for the future redevelopment of Sunrise Mall remain largely unchanged amid rising construction costs and a shift toward working from home fueled by the pandemic, according to a city spokeswoman.

Citrus Heights dance studio that opened during pandemic to celebrate first year
Citrus Heights residents Suzanne Lewis and Angela Barker opened Premiere School of Dance on May 5, 2020, right after coronavirus-related shutdowns of many businesses had begun.

Man shot in head at Citrus Heights shopping center; suspect in custody
By Mike Hazlip— A Friday-night shooting at the Citrus Town Center on Greenback Lane left one man with a wound to his head and one suspect arrested

Suspect arrested in Valentine’s Day shooting at Citrus Heights apartment complex
Sentinel staff report– A 30-year-old man identified as the suspect in a Valentine’s Day shooting at the Montage Apartments in Citrus Heights was arrested last week in Stanislaus County.

Popular boba tea shop closes in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— Tea Republic in the Sunrise Plaza shopping center at Sunrise Boulevard and Antelope Road appears to have permanently closed. A visit to the location on Wednesday found the interior of the suite largely cleared out,…

Citrus Heights couple passes away within a week of eachother
By Mike Hazlip— Theodore Slauson and his wife Janet were among thousands of military families who settled in sleepy suburbs like Citrus Heights in the 1970s. They remained residents for five decades, until their passing last month.

Construction to begin this year on new 2.9-mile trail in Citrus Heights
Sentinel staff report– The City of Citrus Heights is moving forward with plans for constructing a new multi-use trail that will connect multiple parks, schools and residential areas in the northeastern part of the city.

Meet this homegrown Citrus Heights entrepreneur
Born and raised in Citrus Heights, 41-year-old Christina DeCelle has plenty of experience as an entrepreneur, owning or co-owning more than a few businesses in the region.

San Juan Unified to expand to 4 days of in-person learning
Sentinel staff report– Schools in Citrus Heights and across the San Juan Unified School District will expand in-person learning options to four-days-a-week beginning April 26, the district announced on Tuesday.