Citrus Heights Sentinel
Students return to school in Citrus Heights, San Juan USD
By Rylie Friesen- Students in Citrus Heights and schools across the San Juan Unified School District began returning to in-person learning on Monday, following Sacramento County entering the less-restrictive “Red Tier” of COVID-19 classifications last week.
The Civic Minute: what’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?
The Citrus Heights City Council will meet via Zoom Thursday evening to hold a closed-door session involving the Police Department, followed by a public hearing regarding federal funding and presentation of a new program to streamline permitting of…
New laundromat with drop-off service opens on Greenback Lane
By Mike Hazlip— A new laundromat opened last month in Citrus Heights, with customers invited to drop in for traditional “self serve,” or to drop off their laundry for washing, drying and folding.
Citrus Heights roller rink struggling to make it during year-long COVID-19 shutdown
By Mike Hazlip— With the exception of a few days in June, Sunrise Rollerland in Citrus Heights has been closed for the past year, as COVID-19 health orders have prevented roller skating rinks in the state from reopening.
Q&A: Why is Bayside Church of Citrus Heights no longer called Bayside?
By Rylie Friesen– A recent change in name of a large and visible church on Sylvan Road has left some residents wondering why the change was made.
Citrus Heights leaders revise 3-year goals, set 6-month objectives
Sentinel staff report– A group of about 15 city leaders and senior staff met for nearly five hours Tuesday via Zoom to set three-year goals and six-month strategic objectives for the City of Citrus Heights – including plans…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: BLM, demolition, surgery, $22.7M sale
Latest local news briefs include demolition work beginning at a Citrus Heights shopping plaza, another local multi-million dollar apartment sale, San Juan High School being criticized for including a Black Lives Matter lesson, and a six-month-old recovering after…
Citrus Heights couple sells home after receiving over 100 offers the first weekend
By Mike Hazlip— A single-family home in Citrus Heights garnered a total of 122 offers on its first weekend on the market, indicating the region’s hot housing market is showing no signs of slowing down.
Citrus Heights restaurant owners describe struggles during pandemic, shutdowns
Sentinel staff report– Local restaurants last week received some welcome news from county health officials allowing indoor dining to return at 25% capacity, but mandated closures over the past year have left a lasting impact.
Spring Jobs: These businesses are hiring in Citrus Heights
By Rylie Friesen– Restaurants, bookstores, beauty supply shops, and retailers in Citrus Heights are hiring, despite many businesses suffering negative impacts during the coronavirus pandemic.
