Citrus Heights Sentinel
Citrus Heights council questions report from education committee
By Sara Beth Williams– During a long-awaited presentation on Thursday by the Citrus Heights Education Committee to the City Council, the committee outlined their analysis and recommendations on improving the quality of education in Citrus Heights and the…
Late-night batting cage opens in Citrus Heights
By Sara Beth Williams– A new batting cage practice facility opened in Citrus Heights last month and has already seen “tons of support” from the community and local surrounding leagues, according to a key trainer at the facility…
City to host public workshop, as Citrus Heights eyes allowing cannabis retailers
Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights City Council is inviting community members to an upcoming workshop to share input on the potential lifting of a current ban on cannabis retail operations within the city…
What’s going on with plans for a new Sonic on Antelope Road?
By Mike Hazlip— Recent activity has been observed on a vacant lot on Antelope Road located just outside of Citrus Heights that is slated to become a gas station and Sonic location…
The Civic Minute: What’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?
Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights City Council is slated to hold its final meeting of 2023 this Thursday, with items on the agenda including a three-year pavement plan for residential streets, potential property acquisition on Sylvan Road,…
Citrus Heights Education Committee to present findings to council
A half-year after forming a limited-term education committee to look into the feasibility of Citrus Heights forming its own school district, the City Council has yet to receive a presentation of findings from the group…
Police make arrest after armed robbery, attempted car-jacking in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— A 32-year-old man is in custody after an armed robbery and attempted car jacking in the Copperwood Square parking lot over the weekend…
What’s with the roadwork on Auburn Blvd in Citrus Heights?
Sentinel staff report– Lane closures and extensive PG&E work on Auburn Boulevard are finally coming to an end, as the utility company winds up its work…
CHWD releases new video highlighting record-breaking local pumpkin
Sentinel staff report– “Thanks to water, there’s a new record.” That’s the message in a new 70-second video created by the Citrus Heights Water District…
Long-vacant Citrus Heights building now open with new buffet
By Mike Hazlip— A new sushi buffet is now open in a restaurant location that has been vacant for years on Sunrise Boulevard…
Photos with Santa happening at Sunrise Mall thru Christmas Eve
Sentinel staff report– Families looking for local place to take photos with Santa will find an opportunity inside Sunrise Mall through Dec. 24…
Toy drive underway in Citrus Heights to benefit children of troops
By Sara Beth Williams– A local nonprofit kicked off its 21st annual toy drive on Saturday in Citrus Heights, collecting new, unwrapped toys to give to children of military troops…
