Citrus Heights Sentinel

Helicopter aids in search for suspect near Sylvan Corners
Sentinel staff report– Residents near Sylvan Corners heard sounds of a helicopter circling the area Thursday night as police searched for an individual who fled from police on foot.

San Juan has 3 new school board members. What will that mean for 2023?
By Sara Beth Williams– The San Juan Unified School District board of education looks very different in 2023, with three newly elected board members and two new seats altogether.

Cleanup continues across Citrus Heights in wake of major storms
By Mike Hazlip— Damage from January’s storms can still be seen around Citrus Heights, as tree services are backlogged with requests.

Second Dutch Bros in Citrus Heights to open soon
The future site of a new Dutch Bros coffee drive-thru is beginning to take shape, as the building’s wood frame can now be seen erected in the Summerhills Plaza near Interstate 80 and Antelope Road.

Development activity continues in Citrus Heights despite COVID-19 setbacks
Despite double-digit unemployment and uncertain economic outlook during the coronavirus pandemic, development projects across Citrus Heights can be seen progressing.

Citrus Heights News Briefs: Bingo, lawsuit, obituary, COVID-19
Latest local news briefs include an update on deaths and case numbers for COVID-19 in Citrus Heights, a cheating lawsuit at Stones Casino being settled, and an obituary of a local resident.

LETTER: Citrus Heights needs Measure M
By Stephanie Glaser, Citrus Heights– Residents in Citrus Heights are strong supporters of public safety, vibrant neighborhoods and economic opportunity.

Video: Jean Duncan’s memories of Citrus Heights captured in city’s oral history project
Longtime Citrus Heights resident and active community member Jean Duncan passed away on Sept. 11, but her legacy still lives on in the memories of those whose lives she touched and through video captured as part of the…

Guest Opinion: 7 myths about Measure M
As a citizen of Citrus Heights for many years and serving on the City Council for ten years, I am very familiar with the inner workings of City Hall and how things are done.

Citrus Heights PD cracking down on pedestrian-related violations
Citing a “dramatic increase” in pedestrian deaths and injuries across the state in the past decade, the Citrus Heights Police Department is deploying additional officers on the streets to be on the lookout for unsafe drivers and pedestrians…

Green Acres planning new location in Citrus Heights
Green Acres, a popular plant nursery with five locations in the region, announced Wednesday that it will be opening a new location in Citrus Heights.

Obituary: Jean Duncan, ‘Mrs. Citrus Heights’ (1938-2020)
Jean Duncan passed away peacefully at her home in Citrus Heights on September 11, 2020. She fought COPD and lung cancer for five years. Her loving husband, Jack of 66 years and her family were by her side.




