Citrus Heights Sentinel

Plans for new Burger King in Citrus Heights forced to halt
Franchise owner Sunny Ghai says he received some unexpected news after signing a lease and receiving city approval on his plans to convert an old Goodwill building in Citrus Heights into a drive-thru Burger King restaurant.

Drive-thru crab feed fundraiser to be held at Citrus Heights Community Center
The 35th annual Kiwanis Club crab feed fundraiser will be a drive-thru event in Citrus Heights this year to comply with state guidelines to curb the spread of COVID-19.

Citrus Heights News Briefs: obituary, arrest, crash
Latest local news briefs include a Citrus Heights man being rescued from a fiery vehicle crash, another man being arrested on drug charges, and an obituary for a longtime resident who held the title as the first honorary…

Offer pending on unusual Citrus Heights home, after two months on market
A three-story home on Antelope Road with an out-of-the-ordinary design has attracted the attention of a buyer, according to the latest listing update for the home.

More roundabouts could be installed as part of new Citrus Heights roadway plan
The City of Citrus Heights is moving forward with pursuing grant funding for design and construction of a plan that would install two “circular intersections” and other features designed to ease congestion and improve safety near three local…

Smoke at Citrus Heights intersection prompts heavy response
Sentinel staff report–Nearly a dozen Metro Fire vehicles including two battalion chiefs were dispatched to the intersection of Sunrise Boulevard and Antelope Road Wednesday evening for a report of “significant smoke,” believed to be a commercial fire. Fire…

Proposal seeks to pay businesses for complying with COVID-19 orders
The Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce has joined with other area chambers to advocate for a reimbursement plan from the county that would give up to $2,000 to local businesses who incurred costs to comply with COVID-19 policies.

Three new faces join influential Citrus Heights Planning Commission
The Citrus Heights City Council last week appointed three new residents to join the city’s seven-member Planning Commission, which plays a key role in approving projects and often serves as a stepping stone to higher office.

City Council votes 4-1 to sell large Sylvan Corners lot to housing developer
Following extended discussion during a council meeting Thursday night, the Citrus Heights City Council voted to sell a high-profile, 11.3-acre vacant lot at Sylvan Corners to a developer for constructing up to 93 single-family homes.

Citrus Heights News Briefs: COVID, permits, fondue
Latest local news briefs include thousands losing power in Citrus Heights, a local instructor featured on TV showing how to make fondue, and the city reporting a sharp rise in online building permitting.