Citrus Heights Sentinel

City seeks applicants to join Citrus Heights Planning Commission
Sentinel staff report– Want to be part of the decision-making process at City Hall? The City of Citrus Heights is currently accepting applications from residents to fill five seats on the city’s Planning Commission and two seats on…

Citrus Heights police seek suspect after latest bank robbery
By Mike Hazlip— Police are investigating a bank robbery that occurred Monday afternoon on Sunrise Boulevard in Citrus Heights.

Citrus Heights police investigating second shooting over weekend
Police are investigating a second shooting that occurred over the weekend, in an incident authorities say is unrelated to a fatal shooting that took place just hours before.

Popular Chinese restaurant in Citrus Heights closes; plans to relocate
Silver Dragon, a popular Chinese restaurant in the Sunrise Village Shopping center, closed its doors last month and has secured a lease agreement at a nearby shopping plaza.

Mesa Verde boys varsity enjoy Senior Night win, playoff berth
Mesa Verde boys basketball held their final regular season league game on Tuesday, Feb. 11, when they hosted Casa Roble High School on the Mavericks’ Senior Night.

Citrus Heights News Briefs: bankruptcy, break-ins, obituary, speeding
Latest local news briefs include The Sacramento Bee’s parent company filing for bankruptcy, Citrus Heights police clocking in a driver at 70 MPH on Greenback Lane, a “loophole” in the law for vehicle break-ins, and an obituary for…

LETTER: Isn’t the existing gas tax sufficient to pay for roads?
I understand that a half-cent isn’t substantial, but we have been half-a-cent taxed enough. With wages not reflecting the cost of living, you want more out of our pockets.

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.




