Citrus Heights Sentinel

Laser light show planned outside Sunrise Mall this weekend
Sentinel staff report– Sunrise MarketPlace is kicking off this year’s “Magical Moments” annual holiday events with a laser light show set for 6-9 p.m. Friday night. The show will take place Nov. 18 on the rear side of…

AAA buys long-time auto shop in Citrus Heights, eyes additional properties
By Mike Hazlip— Walt’s Auto Service on Auburn Boulevard is under new ownership after three decades of operation.

Suspect in Citrus Heights restaurant shooting found guilty; faces 27 years
By Mike Hazlip— A 39-year-old man accused of shooting another patron in the head at a Mexican restaurant in Citrus Heights last year has been convicted by a jury in the conclusion of his trial.

Burger restaurant coming to new building on Auburn Blvd.
Citrus Heights will soon be getting a new restaurant, adding to an existing list of nearly 150 eateries in the city.

Tuesday was officially ‘Hogan Weaver Day’ in Citrus Heights. Here’s why
Last year, the Citrus Heights City Council proclaimed Feb. 25, 2020, as Hogan Weaver Day, in recognition of athletic accomplishments by Hogan Weaver, who graduated last year from San Juan High School.

City Council to hold public hearings, discuss plans for Old Auburn Road
The Citrus Heights City Council will participate in a study session Thursday night regarding plans for Old Auburn Road, followed by a pair of public hearings regarding the Sunrise MarketPlace and a proposed shopping center remodel.

Mesa Verde High School alumnus returns as head football coach
After a one-and-done 2019 year for the Mavericks former varsity football coach Bryan Golder, Mesa Verde High School looks to bring in a fresh face for 2020 — one that is familiar with MVHS, as he is an…

Looking for some local food? There’s nearly 150 eateries in Citrus Heights
The food scene in Citrus Heights boasts nearly 150 options for diners to choose from, ranging from Armenian to Thai, Chinese to Mediterranean, and American varieties from New York pizza to Nashville hot chicken.

New owner proposes 74,000-square-foot senior care facility on Sunrise Blvd
The Citrus Heights Planning Commission will hold a public hearing Wednesday night prior to voting on whether to approve a developer’s plan to construct an 88-bed senior care facility on a 4.5-acre vacant parcel on Sunrise Boulevard.

Citrus Heights News Briefs: fire video, diving, obituary
Latest local news briefs include video highlights from Metro Fire’s 2019 year in review, a Citrus Heights diver being featured on ABC 10, and an obituary of a 61-year-old local resident. Metro Fire shares video highlights from 2019Metro…

Classic car shop brings life back to historic Citrus Heights building
Route 40 Classics, a new classic car restoration and repair shop, has opened in the site of one of Citrus Heights’ historic commercial landmarks: the former Angelo Orsi Olive Oil Company at 6008 Auburn Blvd., on the southern…

2020 burn fundraiser in Citrus Heights broke all-time record
This month’s annual “Fill the Boot for Burns” fundraiser at the Sunrise Boulevard and Greenback Lane raised an all-time record of $184,861 over the course of four days, according to the Firefighters Burn Institute.




