Citrus Heights Sentinel

What’s coming to Citrus Heights in 2023?
By Mike Hazlip— Following the opening of dozens of new businesses in town last year, several new businesses have already announced plans to open in Citrus Heights later this year.

Citrus Heights police seize guns, fentanyl during search
By Mike Hazlip— Citrus Heights police on Thursday announced the seizure of thousands of rounds of ammunition and four illegally owned firearms, along with drugs and illegal cash proceeds.

Former teacher says it’s time to form Citrus Heights school district
Sentinel staff report– Discussion of Citrus Heights breaking away from the San Juan Unified School District to form its own district has gained attention in recent months, with the topic being brought up at several council meetings and…

Citrus Heights marching band holding large Fall Yard Sale
A large yard sale benefiting the Citrus Heights Community Marching Band will be held on Aug. 28-30 and Sept. 4-7 this year, with COVID-19 safety protocols in place.

Stones Casino re-opens outdoors with dining, 24-hour gaming
A massive 5,000-square-foot outdoor tent with card tables, air conditioning and water misters opened Monday outside Stones Gambling Hall in Citrus Heights.

Report of fire at Citrus Heights laundromat draws heavy response
A fire reported at a laundry mat in Citrus Heights on Wednesday drew a heavy response from Metro Fire, visible at the intersection of Sunrise Boulevard and Old Auburn Road.

DUI checkpoint planned in Citrus Heights this weekend
Another DUI checkpoint will be conducted this weekend in Citrus Heights, police said in a news release last week.

COVID-19: Re-opening date for small Citrus Heights theatre still in limbo
The stage is still set for Neil Simon’s The Dinner Party, but there are no guests for the affair since Theater in the Heights suspended performances March 17.

Guest Opinion: Measure M tax is needed for the future of Citrus Heights
By Albert J. Fox– Reading recent guest articles and social media content regarding the Citrus Heights proposed Measure M has been concerning. It appears some of our residents are not seeing the positive benefits or future growth potential…

Citrus Heights high schools plan for return of sports
In any other year, school would have been in session with the students returning to their respective campuses and practice in session for fall athletics preparing for the first game of the school year.

Guest Opinion: Defund the police? Not on my watch!
Lately I, as I am sure all of you also, have seen what our great nation is going through — especially with the asking of police departments to be defunded and done away with.

Citrus Heights News Briefs: COVID, high school, priest, obituary
Latest local news briefs include the introduction of a new principal at San Juan High School, latest COVID-19 numbers in Citrus Heights, an obituary of a local resident, and more.




