Citrus Heights Sentinel
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.
How has crime fared in Citrus Heights during pandemic?
Sentinel staff report– Citrus Heights Police Chief Ron Lawrence in a report to the City Council last week said the pandemic helped contribute to an overall 6% drop in major categories of crime during 2020 — bringing crime…
Citrus Heights restaurants given OK to open indoors as county enters ‘Red Tier’
By Mike Hazlip— Restaurants in Citrus Heights and Sacramento County were given approval Tuesday to resume indoor dining service as the county officially moved to the Red Tier in the state’s reopening plan.
Citrus Heights councilman announces bid for U.S. Congress
Sentinel staff report– Citrus Heights Councilman Bret Daniels, an outspoken Republican, announced Wednesday that he will be running for U.S. House of Representatives, seeking the seat currently held by Ami Bera (D-Elk Grove).
Citrus Heights schools to reopen March 22 as county enters red tier
Sentinel staff report– Students of all grade levels in Citrus Heights and elsewhere in the San Juan Unified School District will have the option of returning to in-person learning beginning next week, the district said Tuesday.
