Citrus Heights Sentinel

New retail plaza, drive-thru approved at former bank site on Sunrise Blvd
Citrus Heights Planning Commissioners on Wednesday voted unanimously to approve plans for a new retail plaza to be constructed at the site of a recently demolished former bank building on Sunrise Boulevard.

Citrus Heights council to review annual audit, budget report
Citrus Heights City Council members will consider accepting a 172-page comprehensive annual financial report during their Feb. 13 council meeting at City Hall, along with giving final approval to changes allowing marijuana delivery and considering a $125,000 contract…

Seniors lead Mesa Verde Girls Varsity to best season in 15 years
Mesa Verde High School sent their seniors off riding into the sunset after defeating Casa Roble, 35-19, as they concluded their final basketball game of their high school careers.

San Juan wrestling team wins League Championships; preps for Sections, Regionals
They came. They saw. They conquered. The San Juan High School varsity wrestling team went into league championships on Friday hungry as ever for a win and a chance to advance to Sections for the boys and Regionals…

Where and how to vote in Citrus Heights for the 2020 primary election
This year’s March 3 primary election is several months earlier than usual, and there’s also a few more local changes for voters to be aware of.

New prescription med drop-off container debuts at CHPD headquarters
A new medication drop-off container in the lobby of police headquarters at 6315 Fountain Square Drive is now open to Citrus Heights residents during regular business hours for the disposal of unused and expired prescriptions.

Charter school wins appeal, plans to open temp site near Citrus Heights
Charter school advocates won a victory Tuesday night when the Sacramento County Board of Education voted 5-2 to allow a new charter school to operate within the San Juan Unified School District…

Community invited to hands-on workshop envisioning Sunrise Mall’s future
The City of Citrus Heights will hold a two-hour interactive community workshop on Feb. 11 to gather input from the public about future redevelopment of the 100-acre Sunrise Mall property…

Public hearing set for proposed drive-thru, retail plaza in Citrus Heights
Improvements are planned at another shopping plaza in Citrus Heights, with the city’s Planning Commission set to hold a public hearing on Feb. 12 regarding plans for a one-acre parcel on Sunrise Boulevard where a three-story bank building…

Guest Opinion: Here’s something we can all do to help end homelessness in Citrus Heights
Few people can see a ragged, dirty person pushing a pile of possessions in a shopping cart, or camped in a mass of tarps and blankets without processing a flood of emotion about homelessness.