Citrus Heights Sentinel

Here’s the most expensive home on the market in Citrus Heights right now
By Mike Hazlip— The highest priced single-family home on the market in Citrus Heights is currently listed at $795,000, as the city sees a cooling housing market amid rising mortgage rates.

The story behind this Citrus Heights pizzeria, and its ties to a famous Hollywood club
By Mike Hazlip— Ciro’s Pizza Cafe on Old Auburn Road has been a fixture in Citrus Heights for decades, but its distinctive logo dates back to the 1950s with a famous nightclub in Hollywood once frequented by celebrities…

Gunfire prompts heavy police response in Citrus Heights neighborhood
By Mike Hazlip— A Citrus Heights man was arrested Friday afternoon after police responded to reports of gunfire at a residence near Twin Oaks Avenue and Harper Way.

Popular Citrus Heights donut shop staying afloat during pandemic
Donut King, a prominent fixture at the corner of Greenback Lane and San Juan Avenue, has been churning out batch after batch of the sweet morning staple, 24-hours-a-day, for nearly three decades.

Citrus Heights News Briefs: e-learning, obituary, school donations
Latest local news briefs include teachers transforming their garage into a virtual classroom, kids at Sayonara Center given free backpacks and school supplies, and an obituary for a former resident of Citrus Heights.

Election 2020: Citrus Heights mayor won’t seek another term
Jeff Slowey, who is currently serving as mayor of Citrus Heights, was not among the names of candidates who filed by the Aug. 7 deadline to run for City Council this year.

Need work? These 11 businesses are currently hiring in Citrus Heights
From retail to restaurants and auto parts stores, many businesses continue to hire amid the COVID-19 pandemic, while others have been ordered to close their doors.

Body found at San Juan Park in Citrus Heights
Citrus Heights police vehicles and crime scene tape could be seen at San Juan Park on Saturday after a body was found in the southwest area of the park.

Guest Opinion: a new ‘forever tax’ isn’t the answer for Citrus Heights
By Bruce Lee– I listened with great interest to the July 23 Citrus Heights City Council meeting regarding the proposed one-cent sales tax increase for the city.

Guest Column: Citrus Heights Water District is doing great work
By Caryl Sheehan–The Citrus Heights Water District is proud to be one of just 299 Special Districts honored nationally for our financial reporting for 2018. The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) established its Certificate of Achievement for Excellence…

JCPenney store at Sunrise Mall listed for sale
The financially troubled retailer JCPenney is offering 24 of its stores for sale, including its Citrus Heights location, according to a disposition portfolio released jointly by Cushman & Wakefield and B Riley Real Estate.

End of an era for Citrus Heights auto shop
The Car Czar, an automotive shop, located at Greenback Lane and San Juan Avenue, is under new ownership and will be renamed according to the company’s founder.




