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.

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.

Citrus Heights City Hall now open as vote center, thru Election Day
City Hall in Citrus Heights opened Saturday as an official vote center for those seeking to vote in person for the 2020 primary election.

More businesses closing amid plans for major shopping center remodel
Following last month’s closure of a popular Chinese restaurant in the Sunrise Village shopping plaza, several other businesses will also be closing their doors in advance of plans for a major remodel and expansion at the center.

New Citrus Heights history display set up inside Sunrise Mall
As Sunrise Mall struggles to survive, one vacant storefront has been re-purposed by the Citrus Heights Historical Society.

Mesa Verde players win Golden Empire League awards, lose playoffs
Following their victory against Casa Roble last Friday, Mesa Verde took their talents to Rocklin to take on Western Sierra Collegiate Academy in the first round of the CIF Sac-San Joaquin Section Championships – Division IV.

Guest Column: Help is on the way for police responding to mental health crisis calls
Guest opinion column by County Supervisor Sue Frost– The discussion around the ever-growing homeless crisis often gets linked to the issue of mental illness, and rightfully so.

Residents invited to 2020 potluck at Citrus Heights Community Center
The Residents’ Empowerment Association of Citrus Heights (REACH) is inviting the public to its 7th annual community workshop and potluck at the Citrus Heights Community Center on March 2.




