Citrus Heights Sentinel
Jim Cook remembered for community involvement in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— Friends and family remember Jim Cook as a family man who was active in the community. Cook passed away on Aug. 21, and amid the festivities of Saturday’s Howl-o-Ween event at Rusch Park, Cook’s brother,…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: parade, misconduct, new school district?
Latest local news briefs include a Howl-o-Ween parade along Auburn Boulevard, an accusation of misconduct made against the vice mayor, and a proposal to explore formation of a Citrus Heights Unified School District.
Where do Citrus Heights council candidates stand on Measure A, road funding?
Sentinel staff report– Eight of the nine candidates running for a seat on the Citrus Heights City Council this year have confirmed they are opposed to the 40-year Measure A sales tax proposal appearing on the November ballot,…
LETTERS: FEMA trailers in Citrus Heights, chronic homelessness
Latest letters from Citrus Heights Sentinel readers discuss pros and cons of a recent proposal to house homeless in FEMA trailers on Sayonara Drive, as well as alternative solutions to addressing homelessness…
New chapter for Mesa Verde begins with 20-7 win vs. Pioneer
Mesa Verde High School varsity football opened up the Golden Empire League play with a 20-7 win against the Pioneer Patriots on Friday night…
Spartans lose to VCS, 55-6, as tension boiled
Frustration boiled over as the Spartans fell to 0-1 in league play after suffering a 55-6 loss in a chippy game against the Vacaville Christian Falcons on Friday…
Meet Ava Lemert: the ‘singing saxtress’ of Citrus Heights
Ava Lemert, the self-described “singing saxtress” of Citrus Heights is a one-woman band with a powerful three-octave voice…
Citrus Heights Police Logs: Burglary, transient trouble, stolen vehicle
Latest police logs in Citrus Heights include reports of transients causing trouble at the site of the future Studio Movie Grill, a residential burglary resulting in the loss of more than $8,000 in valuables, and a man wearing…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: Stones, sentencing, arrest
Latest news briefs include an arrest made in a fatal hit-and-run incident that took the life of a local veteran, a kitten rescued from inside the wall of a recently shuttered restaurant on Sunrise Boulevard, Stones Gambling Hall…
Popular Pumpkin Farm in Citrus Heights re-opens for 45th season
It’s that time of year again — the 12-plus acre Pumpkin Farm on Old Auburn Road has re-opened for its 45th season, promising another month-long “farm experience” with corn maze activities, farm animals, a 30-foot tower slide, and…
Repaving, concrete work begins on 13 streets in Citrus Heights
Work began this week on a $1.7 million residential street repaving contract that is set to bring improvements to deteriorating sections of 13 streets in various Citrus Heights neighborhoods…
Spartans Football looks forward to Sierra Delta opener against Vacaville Christian
The morale at San Juan High School is exuberant and the Spartans (2-3) are having a productive week in practice, following their 30-0 victory against Mira Loma…
