Citrus Heights Sentinel
The history of Citrus Heights’ first one-room schoolhouse
By Mike Hazlip— The year was 1862, and as the Civil War was raging in the eastern United States, William Thomas, a proprietor of the 15 Mile House, gave five acres of land to build a schoolhouse on…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: COVID, homeless count, SJUSD attendance
Latest local news briefs include a homeless count being delayed due to the spike in Omicron cases, attendance dropping at SJUSD schools amid the pandemic, and Citrus Heights police hiring for five positions.
SJUSD: School closures could happen as COVID-19 cases surge
By Mike Hazlip— San Juan Unified School District’s superintendent said in a statement Tuesday that rising COVID-19 case rates are straining local schools and could result in school closures, depending on conditions.
2016 ‘Community Camp Out’ to fill Rusch Park with tents
Called “one of the best family events” in the city each year by organizers, Citrus Heights’ annual Community Camp Out is scheduled to once again take over Rusch Park with an activity-filled overnight event this July 23 and…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: fires, coffee & fireworks
Latest local news from the past week includes several fires in the city, plans for a new drive-thru coffee location on Sunrise Boulevard, and comments from police on Fourth of July fireworks. Residential fire damages two homes, kills…
Citrus Heights This Month: what’s happening in July
Local events and activities around Citrus Heights this month include free movie showings, a car show, kids camp, and more. Here’s what’s happening in July:
2016 Citrus Heights Police Logs: June 23-30
Direct links to the Citrus Heights Police Department’s Daily Incident Logs for June 23 through June 30, 2016:
Grass fires behind Costco continue, even after arson arrests
Fire crews were dispatched yet again to the field areas behind Costco and Walmart in Citrus Heights on Wednesday, responding to a grass and brush fire that was later determined by officials to have been “intentionally set.” At…
Citrus Heights Police Dept celebrates 10-year anniversary
Calling it a “decade of difference,” the Citrus Heights Police Department (CHPD) celebrated its 10th birthday during a public ceremony at the Community Center this week. The Department officially went live 10 years ago on June 26, 2006,…
2016 Citrus Heights Police Logs: June 14-22
Direct links to the Citrus Heights Police Department’s Daily Incident Logs for June 14 through June 22, 2016:
Citrus Heights News Briefs: parade, medical building, water mandate dropped
Latest news briefs in Citrus Heights include an update on a three story medical office building coming to the city, the annual “Red, White, & Blue” parade, and the Citrus Heights Water District board voting to drop mandatory…
Citrus Heights Red, White & Blue Parade this weekend
The sidewalks along Sunrise Boulevard will once again be lined with parade-watchers as the city’s 2016 Red, White & Blue Parade takes place this June. The parade is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. on June 25 and…
