Citrus Heights Sentinel

Citrus Heights News Briefs: home sale, obituary, cancer
Latest news briefs include an obituary for a local youth baseball coach, news of a Citrus Heights home sale getting national attention, the city’s vice mayor being featured in the Sacramento Bee, and the husband of a local…

Raley’s renovating Citrus Heights store with focus on grocery delivery
Renovation inside the 55,000-square-foot Raley’s grocery store nearest Antelope Road and Interstate 80 is the latest of several changes happening at the Summerhill Plaza.

Why this Citrus Heights couple sold their home and is moving to Idaho
By Mike Hazlip— After nearly 40 years living in the Sacramento area, Barry and Anita Jackier say God is leading them to Idaho.

Citrus Heights to launch permit-ready program to reduce costs of new ‘in-law units’
Sentinel staff report– The City of Citrus Heights on Thursday unveiled plans for a new permit-ready program it says will help boost the housing supply and could save property owners $6,500 in design fees when adding a secondary…

Volkswagen cruise nights in Citrus Heights a popular meetup for enthusiasts
By Mike Hazlip— For Volkswagen owners gathered outside California Burger on Auburn Boulevard for a monthly meetup on Friday night, Volkswagen isn’t just a vehicle, it’s a way of life.

Check out this couple’s backyard bonsai nursery in Citrus Heights
By Nadezhda Chayka Otterstad– Ron and Kelly Anderson found themselves moving to Citrus Heights four years ago to live near their children, and in 2018 opened a backyard garden center to the public with a half-acre of bonsai…

‘Odd behavior’ leads to stolen vehicle recovery in Citrus Heights
Sentinel staff report– The sounds of police sirens piercing through the night could be heard in various areas of Citrus Heights around 2:30 a.m. Friday, as multiple units conducted a high-risk traffic stop of a stolen vehicle.

Guest Column: State’s vaccine distribution is short-changing Sacramento County
By Sue Frost– As we work toward what will hopefully be the end of this now year-long pandemic, a natural discussion topic is around vaccines. Through the roller coaster of the COVID-19 response, for many people, the vaccines…

Former Citrus Heights Benihana demolished amid renovation of 15-acre center
By Mike Hazlip— Demolition has begun at the Sunrise Village shopping center at Sunrise Boulevard and Madison Avenue in preparation for major renovation at the aging 15-acre plaza.

Upcoming Citrus Heights blood drive to also test for COVID-19 antibodies
Sentinel staff report– An April 1 blood drive in Citrus Heights will be held on Van Maren Lane, with organizers saying donations “matter now more than ever” due to many blood drives being cancelled during the coronavirus pandemic.…



