Citrus Heights Sentinel

March Events: 10 happenings in Citrus Heights this month
By Sara Beth Williams– Local events are revving up in Citrus Heights during the month of March, with a new comedy showing at Theatre in the Heights, several events at Rusch Park, and more…

Citrus Heights launches ‘Cares’ campaign to beautify city
By Mike Hazlip— The Citrus Heights City Council on Thursday voted to allocate $47,000 in federal pandemic recovery funds to further efforts to beautify the city and combat blight.

Citrus Heights News Briefs: mystery package, home prices, $1M proposal
Latest local news briefs include a bomb squad being deployed to investigate a mysterious package in Citrus Heights, the median home price dipping below $300 per square foot, and a vote on a million-dollar local spending proposal being…

Citrus Heights man, 20, arrested while allegedly kidnapping ex-girlfriend
A 20-year-old Citrus Heights man was arrested early Wednesday morning after police said he allegedly forced a woman into his car and then began traveling towards home on Interstate 80.

These restaurants, retailers are hiring in Citrus Heights
Businesses at the end of January are continuing to hire amid the coronavirus pandemic, with some ramping up for an expected boost in spring-season shopping.

Model homes open in new gated subdivision in Citrus Heights
Model homes are open in new 46-home gated community in Citrus Heights, located at 5555 Mariposa Ave.

LETTERS: Housing at Sylvan Corners is a stupid idea
By Curtis Manes, Citrus Heights– Who the heck came up with that idea? That has to be the stupidest thing that I’ve ever heard of.

Citrus Heights restaurants, gyms recovering after storm damages outdoor operations
Businesses weathering the economic storm fueled by COVID-19 restrictions are now recovering from this week’s wind storm, as outdoor tents set up to accommodate customers for dining and fitness activities were severely damaged.

The Civic Minute: what’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?
Thursday night’s City Council meeting will kick off on Zoom with a special study session addressing the city’s financial status, followed by a regular meeting.

Five major residential projects in Citrus Heights to keep an eye on in 2021
After a lull in new housing units being built in recent years, Citrus Heights is on track to potentially add hundreds of new units in 2021 — including several low-income housing projects.

Citrus Heights seeks residents to fill two vacancies on Construction Board of Appeals
Two of the five seats on a city appeals board are still vacant, after only one resident applied to fill one of three vacant seats at the end of last year.

LETTER: I was hospitalized with COVID-19. I still have questions
By Jim Monteton, Citrus Heights– A lot of talk about counties and what color they are this week. Then we hear a lot about hospital’s and their capacities — not which counties or which hospitals.




