Citrus Heights Sentinel
21,000-square-foot funeral center opens in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— A newly constructed funeral facility along Interstate 80 in Citrus Heights was dedicated during a ceremony at the site on Wednesday.
Citrus Heights projected to have $8M surplus this year
By Phillip Pesola– The days of budget cuts appear to be over in Citrus Heights, as the City Council earlier this month received a report showing a projected $8 million surplus this year…
Walgreens store left with zero shopping carts after thefts
By Mike Hazlip— A Walgreens store in Citrus Heights is in the process of replacing shopping carts that have all been stolen…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: local economy, Jazzercise, obituary
Latest local news briefs include the city’s economic development manager scheduled to give an update at a neighborhood meeting, a local Jazzercise group continuing classes outdoors throughout the pandemic, and an obituary of a 98-year-old former resident of…
Citrus Heights nonprofit seeking donations to provide students with shoes
By Rylie Friesen– Soles for Young Souls, a local nonprofit formed in 2019, is actively seeking donations to ensure shoes are provided for students in need at Mariposa Avenue Elementary in Citrus Heights.
Has the pandemic affected plans for Sunrise Mall redevelopment?
By Mike Hazlip— Plans for the future redevelopment of Sunrise Mall remain largely unchanged amid rising construction costs and a shift toward working from home fueled by the pandemic, according to a city spokeswoman.
Citrus Heights dance studio that opened during pandemic to celebrate first year
Citrus Heights residents Suzanne Lewis and Angela Barker opened Premiere School of Dance on May 5, 2020, right after coronavirus-related shutdowns of many businesses had begun.
Man shot in head at Citrus Heights shopping center; suspect in custody
By Mike Hazlip— A Friday-night shooting at the Citrus Town Center on Greenback Lane left one man with a wound to his head and one suspect arrested
Suspect arrested in Valentine’s Day shooting at Citrus Heights apartment complex
Sentinel staff report– A 30-year-old man identified as the suspect in a Valentine’s Day shooting at the Montage Apartments in Citrus Heights was arrested last week in Stanislaus County.
Popular boba tea shop closes in Citrus Heights
Tea Republic in the Sunrise Plaza shopping center at Sunrise Boulevard and Antelope Road appears to have permanently closed….
Citrus Heights couple passes away within a week of eachother
By Mike Hazlip— Theodore Slauson and his wife Janet were among thousands of military families who settled in sleepy suburbs like Citrus Heights in the 1970s. They remained residents for five decades, until their passing last month.
Construction to begin this year on new 2.9-mile trail in Citrus Heights
Sentinel staff report– The City of Citrus Heights is moving forward with plans for constructing a new multi-use trail that will connect multiple parks, schools and residential areas in the northeastern part of the city.
