Citrus Heights Sentinel
375-foot Vietnam Memorial Wall to come to Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— Citrus Heights City Council on Thursday unanimously approved a $10,000 grant that will help cover the costs needed to host “The Wall That Heals,” a traveling Vietnam memorial and education center.
Friday-night shooting in Citrus Heights leaves one dead
By Mike Hazlip– One person is dead in Citrus Heights after what police described as an altercation with a group of people that resulted in a shooting.
San Juan Unified School District seeking to fill nearly 100 vacancies
By Sara Beth Williams– The San Juan Unified School District is seeking to fill dozens of job vacancies, according to postings at a popular education job listing website. Available positions include everything from substitute instructional assistants, to database…
Citrus Heights boys, girls basketball games pause to honor Kobe Bryant
Mournful is how to describe the news of Lakers legend Kobe Bryant that shook the world as if it were hit by an earthquake with an 8.24 magnitude. Bryant, along with eight others, including his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna,…
Guest Opinion: Citrus Heights needs a new charter school. Here’s how you can help
Updated Feb. 3, 8:42 a.m.–Guest opinion by Councilwoman Jeannie Bruins–Citrus Heights has the opportunity to offer more choice for public education to families and children living in our city with the opening of American River Collegiate Academy (ARCA),…
Man arrested after hours-long standoff at Citrus Heights home
Sentinel staff report–A 31-year-old man was arrested by police after a nine-hour standoff in a Citrus Heights neighborhood ended peacefully Saturday evening. In a news release issued Saturday night, police said officers responded to the 7200 block of…
More changes coming to Big Lots, Studio Movie Grill shopping center
The Citrus Heights Planning Commission last week approved several proposed changes at the 13-acre Citrus Grove shopping center on Auburn Boulevard, previously home to Kmart and Smart & Final…
Citrus Heights police to increase DUI patrols for Super Bowl Weekend
The Citrus Heights Police Department will be increasing patrols this Sunday, Feb. 2, and is reminding residents to drink responsibly during the Super Bowl.
INTERVIEW: Mesa Verde coaches reflect on recent wins
Mesa Verde boys and girls varsity basketball teams headed to Casa Roble High School on Jan. 24 and each came home with a win. The girls defeated Casa Roble, 29-27, while the boys won, 63-59 in overtime.
U-Haul van crashes into ‘unsuspecting garage’ in Citrus Heights
Metro Fire personnel were kept busy Monday evening in Citrus Heights after a U-Haul moving van crashed through a residential garage on Van Maren Lane.
Citrus Heights News Briefs: store closure, students, housing, obituary
Latest local news briefs include another store closure, an update from Wednesday’s Planning Commission meeting, students athletes being recognized by the City Council, and an obituary for a couple who died just three weeks apart after being married…
Plan to renovate, expand 15-acre Citrus Heights shopping center moves forward
The Citrus Heights Planning Commission on Wednesday night voted unanimously to approve an extensive remodel and expansion proposal that will revitalize an aging 15-acre shopping center in Citrus Heights.
