Citrus Heights Sentinel
Restaurant stimulus ends in Citrus Heights, amid FEMA payment delays
Although a new $900 billion stimulus package has been passed by congress, a local stimulus program for restaurants was discontinued on Dec. 31, after a vote by the Citrus Heights City Council last month.
Citrus Heights residents share memories of life during East Area Rapist era
A newly released 226-page e-book compiled by the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office includes numerous of stories Citrus Heights residents and others who share their memories of living through the years when the East Area Rapist was on…
REPORT: Rents went up in Citrus Heights during 2020, but dropped elsewhere
A new report released this month shows median rental prices rose in Citrus Heights over the past 12 months by 10.8% percent, but dropped significantly elsewhere.
Citrus Heights still saw new business openings in 2020, despite pandemic
Despite the disruption of COVID-19 and related restrictions on businesses, Citrus Heights still welcomed new restaurants, retailers, and a grocery store in 2020.
Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant abruptly closes in Citrus Heights
Recently boarded up windows and doors at a Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant are prominently visible to passersby on Greenback Lane, next door to where a Popeyes drive-thru is slated to take up a former Burger King.
Citrus Heights News Briefs: fire, frustration, homeless, new laws
Latest local news briefs include a fire breaking out at a Citrus Heights home on New Year’s Day, an obituary for an 85-year-old resident, frustration from Stones casino at shutdown orders, and an ABC 10 feature on the…
EDITORIAL: Local news is one of those struggling local businesses
The past year of 2020 came with plenty of unexpected news. For the news industry in general, it meant a significant drop in advertising revenue and layoffs and pay cuts for reporters.
Baskin Robbins closes in Citrus Heights, but reopens under new name
In an overnight change last week, the former Baskin Robbins at 8125 Auburn Blvd. in Citrus Heights became an independent ice cream parlor, branded as “Sweet Treats Creamery.”
These were the top 5 stories of 2020 in Citrus Heights
The past 12 months of 2020 were filled with ups and downs, both in Citrus Heights and across the globe.
Citrus Heights police add new ‘Escape the Vape’ truck to fleet
A new police vehicle with a graphic wrap designed for community outreach to reduce youth tobacco use will soon be seen at local schools — that is, whenever schools return to session amid COVID-19 closures.
