Citrus Heights Sentinel
Traveling circus coming to Sunrise Mall this month
Sentinel staff report– A Las Vegas-based traveling circus will set up outside Sunrise Mall from May 4-8, promising entertainment for both kids and adults…
Police arrest suspect in Citrus Heights bank robbery
By Mike Hazlip— A suspect who authorities say may be connected to multiple bank robberies in the region was arrested by Roseville police officers last week…
Construction takes shape on small-lot homes near Walmart
Drivers passing by Walmart on Auburn Boulevard in recent weeks have seen framing for a new townhome project rapidly take shape…
The Civic Minute: what’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall? (Aug. 12)
Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights City Council will meet Thursday evening to vote on adding four more streets to a repaving contract, hold a final public hearing regarding a renewal effort for a business improvement district, as…
Local pet owners club to host bake sale at C-Bar-C Park
By Mike Hazlip— The Pet Owners Organization of Citrus Heights, more commonly known by its acronym “POOCH,” will be hosting a bake sale this Saturday to raise money for a new walking path at C-Bar-C Dog Park.
Obituary: Jenny M. Jaime (1930-2021)
Submitted by Tony Maldonado– My mother’s life spanned through 3 major wars, the civil rights movement, a presidential assassination, and 9/11. Two marriages, ending in divorce, left her a single mother of 8 children. Whatever challenges, losses 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…
