Citrus Heights Sentinel
What’s going on with the plan to redevelop Sunrise Mall?
By Mike Hazlip— In October 2019, the City of Citrus Heights awarded a $1.2 million contract to create a “shovel ready” plan to comprehensively guide future development on the nearly 100-acre Sunrise Mall property.
LETTER: It’s time to address repeat dumping on Sayonara Drive
Letter by Timothy Jackson– I have lived in Citrus Heights over 20 years…
San Juan seeks to implement ‘innovative’ school model in Citrus Heights
San Juan Unified School District’s newly formed Innovation Team hosted a pair of community meetings in Citrus Heights at Grand Oaks Elementary last week, with the intent to gather input on how to improve local schools through implementing…
16,000 lose power Wednesday night in Citrus Heights
Sentinel staff report– Thousands lost power in Citrus Heights Wednesday night, leaving residents and businesses without electricity for about an hour while utility crews restored power.
The Civic Minute: what’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?
The Citrus Heights City Council will meet Thursday night via Zoom to consider giving a $10,000 sponsorship to the Chamber of Commerce and making appointments to the Construction Board of Appeals. The police chief will also give his…
San Juan Unified announces dates to reopen K-6 even if county stays ‘purple’
Sentinel staff report– The San Juan Unified School District said Tuesday that it will reopen most K-6 schools by April 5, even if the county isn’t promoted into the less-restrictive “Red Tier” of COVID-19 classifications. The district also…
Meet the team at CR Circle Ranch in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— Michelle Solorzano’s home on Cook Avenue, known as CR Circle Ranch, is home to a dedicated team of trick horse riders who perform throughout the year.
Portion of Citrus Heights shopping plaza up for sale
By Mike Hazlip— Several properties on the western end of SummerHill Plaza in Citrus Heights, better known as the Raley’s shopping center, were listed for sale earlier this year — with buyers already quick to take action.
Citrus Heights building torched during fire training had disturbing past
By Mike Hazlip— An old building on Sylvan Road once at the center of controversy came down in flames as part of a training exercise Wednesday.
Local quilt shop sees uptick in business during pandemic
In Citrus Heights and across the world, living amid the coronavirus pandemic has resulted in many life-altering changes, including renewed interest in hobbies like sewing and quilting…
Firefighters respond to Citrus Heights police station after report of odor, haze
Sentinel staff report– In an unusual call on Saturday night, several fire trucks and a battalion chief showed up at the Citrus Heights police station on Fountain Square Drive to respond to a report of an odor and…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: deadly crash, textbooks, memorial, obituary
Latest local news briefs include a Citrus Heights man being involved in a deadly collision, a vigil held at Sunrise Mall for a former resident who was mistakenly killed by police in Idaho, a textbook review opportunity and…
