Citrus Heights Sentinel

Performing arts group celebrates grand opening at Sunrise Mall
By Sara Beth Williams– A local performing arts group celebrated the grand opening of a new dedicated performance space inside the Sunrise Mall on Friday.

2022 Citrus Bowl: Mesa Verde beats San Juan 53-0
By Sara Beth Williams– High school football teams from Mesa Verde and San Juan went head-to-head on Monday night in the annual Citrus Bowl.

Fire destroys motor home parked at Citrus Heights shopping center
By Mike Hazlip— A motor home parked between two semi trailers in a parking lot behind Hobby Lobby was destroyed after a fire broke out Wednesday night.

Guest Opinion: Governor’s housing plan unfairly penalizes cities, counties
Governor Gavin Newsom announced earlier this year that he was going to make housing his top priority and called for 3.5 million new homes to be built in California within six years…

Here’s how many cell phone tickets Citrus Heights police issued during April crackdown
More than three times as many tickets for phone-related distracted driving were issued by the Citrus Heights Police Department during the month of April in comparison to last year’s average…

Buyer sought for building senior housing on 3.5-acre lot on Sunrise Blvd.
Owners of a high-visibility 3.5-acre vacant lot in Citrus Heights are working to attract an investor to buy the property and build 47 or more low-income senior housing units, or an assisted living facility at the site…

Citrus Heights recognizes 2019 Building Safety Month
By Thomas J. Sullivan–The City of Citrus Heights is recognizing Building Safety Month throughout the month of May, as part of an international campaign to raise awareness about building safety. A proclamation was issued by the City Council…

Antiquated ‘no U-turn’ signs in Citrus Heights to be taken down
Ever wonder why those “No U-turn” signs appear at Citrus Heights intersections barring U-turns between certain hours of the night?

2019 Senior Health Fair to be held at Citrus Heights Community Center
Free exhibits, workshops and other activities are on the agenda for the annual Senior Health Fair at the Citrus Heights Community Center on Thursday, May 16 from 9 a.m. to noon…

San Juan High School Spring Concert set for May 16
Sentinel staff report–A spring concert will be held at San Juan High School on May 16 in the school’s auditorium. According to an event flier, the concert will feature the school’s concert band and choir, and will also…

The story behind the oldest business in Citrus Heights
In 1936, Harold A. Harris opened Harris Welding, and for over 80 years Harris Industrial Gases at 8475 Auburn Blvd. in Citrus Heights has remained in the family, owned and operated through three generations – never moved, never…

Citrus Heights police to serve tables during ‘Tip A Cop’ fundraiser for Special Olympics
It’s time once again to “Tip A Cop” and help support Special Olympics in Northern California…




