Citrus Heights Sentinel

Vacant lot on Greenback Lane with troubled past seeks buyer
By Mike Hazlip— A vacant lot that was once home to a blighted commercial building is on the market for $300,000, according to a listing by commercial real estate site LoopNet…

Ribbon cutting for new stadium at MVHS set for Friday
Sentinel staff report– The long-awaited opening of Mesa Verde High School’s own stadium has arrived, with a ribbon cutting set for Oct. 13, followed by a pair of homecoming games the same evening…

The Civic Minute: What’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?
The Citrus Heights City Council will meet this Thursday to hold a public hearing regarding a proposed 94-home development at Sylvan Corners, as well as vote on several items relating to other housing and…

Meet Moe Sarama, candidate for SJUSD school board
Why are you running for school board and what are your qualifications? San Juan Schools educated my children. I have five kids, girls win, 3-2. I’m running for the school board because I…

Meet Manuel Perez, candidate for SJUSD school board
Why are you running for school board and what are your qualifications? I am running for school board because I am…

Guest Opinion: 94 homes at Sylvan Corners will be a detriment to Citrus Heights
By Sue and Forrest Allen– On Oct 12th the city is trying to rezone the property of the old Sylvan School, 7137 Auburn Blvd., to allow a developer to build 94 houses on 11.3 acres…

San Juan alumni hold all-class reunion at Rusch Park
By Sara Beth Williams– The parking lot at Rusch Community Park was packed on Saturday, Oct. 7, as current and former San Juan High School students and staff gathered for an all-class reunion picnic hosted by the San…

What’s going on with the name change at Crepes & Burgers?
By Mike Hazlip— Diners and drivers traveling along the 8000 block of Auburn Boulevard have likely noticed some rebranding at the popular Crepes & Burgers restaurant in Citrus Heights…

Ongoing trouble at several youth homes in Citrus Heights draw questions
By Mike Hazlip— A Citrus Heights youth organization is frequently listed in police call logs, with its group homes drawing questions and complaints from residents…

SJUSD Special Election 2023: Who’s running and how to vote
Sentinel staff report– The special election to replace the school board seat left vacant by the late Steve Miller will be held Nov. 7, with vote-by-mail ballots being sent out on Oct. 6 to registered voters in the…