Citrus Heights Sentinel

Citrus Heights residential property sells for a record $1.25M
By Mike Hazlip— It’s not just the heat that’s beating records lately, a Citrus Heights residential property last month sold for $1.25 million — beating the previous record by $200,000.

Citrus Heights high school teams to face off this Friday in ‘Citrus Bowl’ rivalry
By Sara Beth Williams– San Juan High School and Mesa Verde High School football teams are scheduled to face each other on the field this Friday in the annual Citrus Bowl.

Sept. 11 memorial event to be held at Sylvan Cemetery
Sylvan Cemetery will hold its fourth annual Sept. 11 memorial event this Sunday, in remembrance of those who lost their lives during the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.

Capitol Pops Concert Band performs at Rusch Park
Photos and story by Thomas J. Sullivan–The Citrus Heights-based Capitol Pops Concert Band, under the direction of Judith Steinle, celebrated their 22nd anniversary on Saturday at Rusch Park with a performance themed “Take Me Away.” Movie musical selections…

Citrus Heights commissioners approve plan for kids play center next to sports bar
A new children’s play center proposed next to the Corner Pocket Sports Bar on Sunrise Boulevard was among two projects winning approval from the Citrus Heights Planning Commission on Wednesday night…

What will replace the now-closed Smart & Final store in Citrus Heights?
The recent closure of the Smart & Final Extra store on Auburn Boulevard leaves a vacancy at a Citrus Heights shopping center that is undergoing some major changes…

REVIEW: Looking for Mediterranean food in Citrus Heights? Go try Yalla Yalla Bakery
In Arabic, “yalla” means either “hurry up” or “come on,” so you might want to hurry up and come on over to Yalla Yalla Bakery and Mediterranean Spread on Sunrise Boulevard and see for yourself how delicious their…

Citrus Heights News Briefs: $32M sale, Sylvan Corners update, fundraiser
Latest local news briefs in Citrus Heights include an update on the city’s negotiations over the old Sylvan Middle School property, the $32 million sale of an apartment complex on Sunrise Boulevard, an update on the Golden State…

Citrus Heights Police Logs: handgun, curling iron, Pretty Girl Ct.
Latest local police logs include several women walking out of Kohl’s with a curling iron, a report of a handgun at Roundtable Pizza, and trouble on Pretty Girl Court…

Garage fire torches 3 cars in Citrus Heights neighborhood
Nearly two dozen firefighters responded to the scene of a residential fire on the northern outskirts of Citrus Heights Saturday evening…

The Civic Minute: what’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall? (April 25)
Road repairs. Homelessness. Fiscal study session. Park patrols. Closed session discussion of potential property purchase. Those are some of the items on schedule for the Citrus Heights City Council meeting this Thursday…

Q&A: What’s going on with the Sonic Drive-In project on Antelope Road?
Drivers passing just outside the border of Citrus Heights on Antelope Road near Roseville Road have long-seen signage in a vacant field announcing a new Sonic Drive-In restaurant and AM/PM convenience store “coming soon” at the corner location…




