Citrus Heights Sentinel

Citrus Heights to host drive-thru ‘Miracle on Fountain Square” event
With COVID-19 restrictions causing traditional tree lightings to be unfeasible this year, the City of Citrus Heights has organized a new holiday drive-thru event at City Hall — along with a virtual tree lighting ceremony.

Popular Japanese noodle restaurant to open new location in Citrus Heights
A popular authentic ramen noodle restaurant in Roseville has announced plans to soon open a second restaurant in Citrus Heights.

COVID-19: San Juan school district postpones plans for Jan. 5th reopening
The San Juan Unified School District has announced plans to further postpone its return to in-person learning, as the region faces rising cases of COVID-19.

Citrus Heights News Briefs: arrest, stolen decor, award, obituary
Latest local news briefs include an arrest after a car theft in Citrus Heights, more Christmas decor reported stolen, and an obituary for a 98-year-old local resident.

CHPD breaks up large car sideshow in Kohl’s parking lot
Reports on Saturday night of burnouts, gunshots and reckless driving involving several hundred cars at a sideshow in the Kohl’s parking lot prompted a response from the Citrus Heights Police Department and several other agencies.

Citrus Heights to host ‘virtual tree lighting’ this Thursday
The City of Citrus Heights will host a virtual tree lighting this year, in light of COVID-19 making the city’s traditional in-person lighting unfeasible.

Citrus Heights homeowner hopes light display shines positivity amid pandemic
Residents of Orelle Creek Court in Citrus Heights have been putting up Christmas lights for decades, attracting thousands to drive or walk by each year. This year, however, will be a little different because of COVID-19.

Garage fire damages Citrus Heights home; family safely escapes
A fire broke out Wednesday night at a Citrus Heights home in the northeastern area of the city, causing the roof of an attached garage to cave in.

City releases statement after defeat of Measure M sales tax
Sentinel staff report–In the city’s first public statement following the defeat of a $12 million sales tax proposal in Citrus Heights, the city manager acknowledged the decision of voters and said community involvement will be invited in upcoming…

Dec. 4th: Deadline to apply for Planning Commission or Construction Appeals Board
This Friday at 5 p.m. is the deadline to apply for a position on the Planning Commission or Construction Board of Appeals for the City of Citrus Heights.