Citrus Heights Sentinel

Unnamed park on Greenback Lane could finally get a name
By Mike Hazlip— The only park owned and maintained by Citrus Heights has remained nameless since it was established more than a decade ago. Now, some residents want to remedy that.

SJUSD superintendent to retire; internal search underway for replacement
By Sara Beth Williams– The San Juan Unified School District Board of Education on Tuesday announced their search for a new superintendent of schools, with input being sought from community members.

Christian school to open at site of abandoned church in Citrus Heights
By Sara Beth Williams– The shuttered building that was formerly a United Methodist Church now has a new tenant. Faith Christian Academy, a private school associated with First Apostolic Church of Citrus Heights, began leasing the abandoned building…

What goes on inside that huge SBA building in Citrus Heights?
By Thomas J. Sullivan– On any given day, drivers passing along Sylvan Road may notice rows of cars parked outside the massive, 80,000-square-foot Small Business Administration building in Citrus Heights, but most probably don’t know what happens inside…

This little-known center in Citrus Heights has been serving veterans since 2010
By Thomas J. Sullivan– Shawna Munson is a licensed professional counselor and director of the Citrus Heights Vet Center, which opened its doors on Sunrise Boulevard in 2010. Her community-based center is part of the U.S. Department of…

22-unit apartment complex proposed behind Citrus Heights Raley’s
By Thomas J. Sullivan– The city is currently reviewing a developer’s proposal to build a 22-unit apartment complex at the corner of Zenith Drive and Brimstone Drive, behind the Raley’s shopping center in Citrus Heights. Plans for the…

Citrus Heights Police Logs: vehicle burglaries, ammo can, Craiglist robbery
Latest police logs in Citrus Heights include reports of a Craigslist transaction ending in a robbery, multiple vehicle burglaries at an apartment complex, an injury hit-and-run involving a motorcycle, and a woman at a grocery store telling people…

Clothing drive underway to help Citrus Heights homeless
Sentinel staff report– A clothing drive is currently underway through the end of April to benefit the Citrus Heights Homeless Assistance Resource Team’s annual winter sanctuary, which provides a rotating shelter for area homeless.

Citrus Heights teen facing felony DUI after 7-vehicle collision
Sentinel staff report– A 19-year-old driver from Citrus Heights is facing a felony DUI charge after authorities say he sideswiped a truck and caused a chain-reaction collision on a highway in Fresno on March 3, The Fresno Bee…

Tickets already selling out for craft beer festival in Citrus Heights
Sentinel staff report– Early bird general admission tickets are already sold out for the first-ever “Brews in the Burbs” festival in Citrus Heights, but several other ticket options still remain for those interested…

Want to convert a garage or build a tiny home in your backyard? It’s now easier
By Thomas J. Sullivan– Homeowners seeking to add a secondary dwelling on their property are finding it easier to do so, thanks to some changes in state law and city zoning codes that were adopted as a way…

Police, city working to address crashes at Citrus Heights intersection
Sentinel staff report– Citrus Heights police issued a news release on Friday after yet another collision involving a vehicle and a planter box occurred at the intersection of Old Auburn Road and Fair Oaks Boulevard. The intersection is…




