Citrus Heights Sentinel
SB 316: CA committee kills proposal to increase serial shoplifting penalty
By Phillip Pesola– The California Senate’s Committee on Public Safety on Tuesday voted 3-1 against SB 316, a bill supported by the Citrus Heights City Council and others that sought to increase penalties for serial theft.
Campus fight prompts shelter-in-place at Sylvan Middle School
Sentinel staff report– A shelter-in-place order was issued at Sylvan Middle School on Friday after a fight broke out on the campus, a district official confirmed in an email…
SJUSD board votes to fill Citrus Heights seat by special election
Sentinel staff report– During an emergency meeting held Friday afternoon, the San Juan Unified School District’s governing board was initially split 3-3 on whether the vacant seat left by the late Steve Miller should be filled by special…
City update highlights growth, redevelopment opportunity in Citrus Heights
In a new “Citrus Highlights” video update Wednesday, the City of Citrus Heights streamed a 30-minute online presentation to answer questions and highlight various development activity around the city.
LETTER: City manager’s retirement sudden, but not surprising
By Beryl Turner, Citrus Heights– Just discovered news of Citrus Heights City Manager’s retirement on May 11. That was sudden, but not surprising. I feel he quit (jumped ship), unable to handle the city’s financial problems that he…
The Civic Minute: what’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?
The Citrus Heights City Council will meet Thursday night to consider appointing an interim city manager, along with approval of a $1.5 million construction contract and consideration of an updated five-year plan for more than $55 million in…
Tickets remain for drive-in concert at Sunrise Mall
The community’s first concert of the season will kick off outside Sunrise Mall on Saturday, May 22, with a little over 100 tickets remaining.
Citrus Heights police make arrest in night club shooting
Citrus Heights police on Wednesday announced the arrest of a 39-year-old “validated gang member” in connection with a Mother’s Day Weekend shooting at Rocky’s 7440 Club on Auburn Boulevard that left four people injured.
Citrus Heights city manager announces retirement. What’s next?
Sentinel staff report– Citrus Heights City Manager Christopher Boyd on Thursday publicly announced that he will be retiring from his position as the top executive tasked with running the city, coming on the heels of the assistant city…
New construction projects are humming across Citrus Heights
Sentinel staff report– New housing, retail, restaurants, and medical are among the many construction projects currently underway in Citrus Heights, as the economy recovers from a period of stagnation during the pandemic.
See which homes sold in Citrus Heights in April, and for how much
Sentinel staff report– Sales on more than 100 homes closed in Citrus Heights last month, with roughly half of the homes sold closing in the $400,000 range. Prices ranged from as low as $170,000 for a two-bedroom condo…
C-Bar-C Park draws families outdoors for Mother’s Day weekend
By Mike Hazlip— A spring breeze blows dust in the wind and the ping of a bat connecting with a baseball sending it skyward rings out as the crowd cheers.
