Citrus Heights Sentinel
50 years later: Roseville rail yard explosion still leaves its mark
By Mike Hazlip— Early on a Saturday morning exactly 50 years ago, the quiet of the small towns of Citrus Heights, Antelope, and Roseville was shattered by a massive explosion coming from the nearby Roseville rail yard…
2023 Citrus Heights Police Log Spotlight: April 21-27
Phillip Pesola contributed to this report- Latest incident logs released by Citrus Heights police include petty theft at Rite Aid, a trespassing arrest at Sylvan Oaks Library, vandalism on Fair Oaks Boulevard, and an uptick in homeless-related calls…
Community garden members mourn loss of local gardener
By Mike Hazlip— Volunteers with the Sylvan Ranch Community Garden in Citrus Heights remember fellow gardener Jim Thornton as one who helped build up the community, both physically and…
Citrus Heights police investigating Sunday-night shooting on Auburn Blvd
By Mike Hazlip— The Citrus Heights Police Department is investigating another shooting that occurred Sunday evening on Auburn Blvd., about two blocks from where several other shootings occurred earlier this year.
These 19 Citrus Heights restaurants received over $4.8M in extra federal relief
Sentinel staff report– While more than 500 businesses in Citrus Heights received millions in forgivable loans from the well-known Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) during pandemic-related shutdowns last year, just 19 local restaurants were lucky enough this year to…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: water, obituary, arson fire
Latest local news briefs include the death of a 99-year-old former Citrus Heights resident, surveillance video from a suspicious house fire, and the water district seeking $600,000 in federal funds to construct a new well to boost water…
County committee votes 6-1 to approve SJUSD map, despite opposition
Sentinel staff report– Despite last-minute pleas from community members to redraw map boundaries and delay a vote until after 2020 Census data is released, a key county oversight committee voted Thursday to approve the San Juan Unified School…
Hundreds come out to movie night at Rusch Park, despite smoke-filled skies
By Mike Hazlip– An outdoor “Hot August Movie Night” on Friday drew over 700 people to Rusch Park, under smokey skies and a red-orange sunset.
Citrus Heights votes 4-1 for revised pay structure for most city staff
Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights City Council on Thursday will consider adopting a proposed compensation structure for most city staff, at an added cost of about $165,000 for the current fiscal year and an additional $91,000 next…
Meet the father-son team behind this new Citrus Heights barber shop
By Mike Hazlip— Opening a barber shop in the middle of a pandemic may not have seemed like a good idea to many, but for Kenny Fontaine and his son Chace the timing was right.
San Juan Unified returning to full-time in-person learning
By Rylie Friesen- The San Juan Unified School District will return to full-time in-person learning this year, and officials say their goal is to continue instruction all year “without disruption.”
City shares latest update on Sunrise Mall plan, what’s next
By Mike Hazlip— The City of Citrus Heights and its lead consultant Gensler held a public workshop on Thursday, covering the latest update in plans to transform Sunrise Mall into a regional go-to destination for entertainment, shopping, and…
