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…
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.
Citrus Heights police announce upcoming DUI checkpoint this weekend
Sentinel staff report– Another DUI and drivers license checkpoint will be conducted this weekend in Citrus Heights, police said in a news release and social media postings on Thursday.
Citrus Heights cemetery expanding, amid uptick in deaths
By Mike Hazlip— Calvary Cemetery & Funeral Center in Citrus Heights broke ground Wednesday on a new, 21,000-square-foot funeral center that will take more than a year to complete. Bishop Jaime Soto gave a blessing over the land…
LETTERS: City Council pay, roadway improvements
Latest letters to the editor include comments from residents on planned roadway improvements, and City Council pay.
Citrus Heights passes controversial budget in split 3-2 vote
Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights City Council narrowly passed a balanced budget proposal on Thursday that will slash police funding for the next year by $3 million, unless federal stimulus money arrives and allows for increased police…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: shooting, obituary, business district
Latest local news briefs include surveillance video published from a shooting at a local restaurant last weekend, an obituary of an 86-year-old resident, and an update on efforts to renew the Sunrise MarketPlace Business Improvement District.
Citrus Heights Chamber plans ‘drive-in’ concert at Sunrise Mall
The Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce is planning an outdoor drive-in concert fundraiser at Sunrise Mall next month, giving residents a rare break from the absence of events over the past year and also helping raise funds for…
