Citrus Heights Sentinel
SJUSD board to consider special election to fill Miller’s seat
An emergency meeting will take place this Friday to decide whether a special election will be held to fill the vacant school board seat left by Steve Miller, who passed away unexpectedly on March 25…
Four-term Citrus Heights councilman passes away
By Mike Hazlip— Steve Miller, who was elected to represent Citrus Heights on the San Juan school board just five months ago after serving for 17 years on the City Council, died unexpectedly on Saturday, March 25.
Shoplifting: Citrus Heights council votes 4-1 to support SB 316
By Phillip Pesola– The Citrus Heights City Council voted last week to send a letter of support to the State Senate for SB 316, which would increase penalties for serial theft…
Meet Amanda Camacho, president of the Citrus Heights Chamber
By Nadezhda Chayka Otterstad– 34 year-old Amanda Camacho first moved to Citrus Heights from the Cameron Park area a decade ago, where she now serves as board president of the Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce.
Weekend DUI Checkpoint in Citrus Heights nets two arrests
Sentinel staff report– A Friday night DUI Checkpoint operation in Citrus Heights resulted in 759 vehicles being screened, with police arresting two drivers for driving under the influence.
Citrus Heights PD to begin replacing aging fleet of motorcycles with grant funds
Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights Police Department will be purchasing a pair of new police motorcycles, thanks to funding from a state grant.
Citrus Heights News Briefs: mistaken identity, summer camps, obituary, fight
Latest local news briefs include a fight at a bowling alley, summer camps offered by a local nonprofit, an obituary for a Citrus Heights massage therapist and legal troubles over mistaken identity.
New tenant sought for abandoned Studio Movie Grill site in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— A portion of the former Kmart building on Auburn Boulevard near Interstate 80 remains unfinished as Studio Movie Grill emerges from bankruptcy.
Charter school planning for Fall 2022 opening in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— Although plans are still making their way through the city’s approval process, school officials say the American River Collegiate Academy campus proposed on Antelope Road near Old Auburn Road is planning to open in time…
More model homes open in new Citrus Heights housing development
Sentinel staff report– KB Home this month opened a new pair of model homes for buyers to tour in the 260-home Mitchell Village housing development near Sunrise Mall.
Why these two Citrus Heights neighborhood associations decided to merge
Sentinel staff report– The recent unanimous decision by two Citrus Heights neighborhood associations to merge together was motivated by multiple factors, according to the association’s president. Citrus Heights Area Seven Eight Nine (CHASEN) President Kathy Morris told The…
Citrus Heights police announce hiring, promotions amid budget cuts
By Mike Hazlip— The Citrus Heights Police Department announced new hires and promotions this month as the City Council approved a reduced budget, causing some to question where the funding is coming from.
