Citrus Heights Sentinel
Citrus Heights food bank sees long lines for Thanksgiving meal distribution
By Mike Hazlip— Long lines of vehicles could be seen on San Juan Avenue last week for the Sunrise Christian Food Ministry’s annual Thanksgiving dinner distribution.
Citrus Heights News Briefs: bike race, fatal collision, schools
Latest local news briefs include a cyclocross bike race being held at Rusch Park over the weekend, a collision on I-80 leaving a toddler dead, and more talk of Citrus Heights forming its own school district.
Citrus Heights Council District 5 race is now tied
Sentinel staff report– The latest vote tally released Friday afternoon shows the race for the District 5 Citrus Heights City Council seat is an exact tie.
Citrus Heights leaders to discuss Sunrise Mall future, housing
The Citrus Heights City Council along with members of the Planning Commission will hold a rare joint study session Thursday night to discuss the future of Sunrise Mall, followed by a regular council meeting.
San Juan School District considering shift away from ‘at-large’ elections
The board of trustees for the San Juan Unified School District on Tuesday will consider a recommendation from the superintendent to transition from at-large elections to “by-trustee area” elections, often referred to as “district-based” elections.
Taste of Citrus Heights 2020 to feature all-you-can-eat local food, drink
Sentinel staff report–Those looking for all-you-can-eat sampling of local food and beverages may find what they’re looking for at an upcoming “Taste of Citrus Heights” fundraiser on April 24. The fourth annual event is hosted by the GFWC…
Guest Opinion: Public transit reduces congestion for everyone
By Kat Gray–The Sacramento Transportation Authority (STA) board is currently considering alternative transportation expenditure plans for a proposed new countywide sales tax measure for the November ballot. This proposal would double the existing transportation sales tax from half…
LETTER: Reducing lanes on Old Auburn will increase congestion
[RE: City ‘leaning’ towards permanent lane reduction on Old Auburn; March 1st] I travel the corridor of Old Auburn Road five to six times a week, traveling west from the intersection of Fair Oaks Boulevard. I have been…
Draft plan to make Old Auburn Road a ‘complete street’ nearing completion
Sentinel staff report–The year-long planning stage for developing changes to a problematic 1.8-mile stretch of Old Auburn Road in Citrus Heights is nearing completion, with a final vote from the City Council slated for March 26. Known as…
Coronavirus: San Juan Unified says Citrus Heights schools to remain open, for now
Sentinel staff report–The San Juan Unified School District alerted parents and students on Saturday that all classes and student events will continue as scheduled, amid growing coronavirus concerns that led the Elk Grove Unified School District to announce…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: sales tax, cheating, arrest, obituary
Latest local news briefs include updates on the proposed transportation sales tax measure and accusations of cheating at Stones Casino, along with the local obituary of a 92-year-old resident and more. STA to hold vote on transportation tax…
8 things Citrus Heights residents should know about the 2020 Census
Beginning March 12, households in Citrus Heights and across the country will begin receiving invitations to complete the 2020 Census.
