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How much will fines be for waste sorting violations?

By Mike Hazlip— After a year of community outreach that included neighborhood meetings and mailers, Republic Services is set to begin charging fines for improperly sorted waste bins — prompting questions about how high fines will be…

Citrus Heights police investigating possible gang graffiti at MVHS

By Mike Hazlip— A monument sign at the entrance of Mesa Verde High School was recently vandalized with graffiti symbols indicating possible gang activity, prompting police involvement…

Citrus Heights News Briefs: police activity, SJHS incident, wall

Latest local news briefs include an update on police activity for the past week, a parent attacking a student at San Juan High School and a 375-foot memorial wall being set up at Rusch Park.

Citrus Heights residents could soon face fines for not sorting waste properly

By Mike Hazlip— A year after a new state law took effect requiring residents to stop putting food waste in trash bins, Citrus Heights residents could soon be subject to fines.

April Events: 9 happenings in Citrus Heights this month

This month’s local events include egg hunts, an Easter bunny meet-and-greet, sports camps, a fundraiser and more…

Citrus Heights council votes 3-2 to explore forming new school district

By Sara Beth Williams– In a split vote on March 23, the Citrus Heights City Council­ narrowly voted in favor of forming a committee to explore the feasibility of breaking off from the San Juan Unified School District…

SB 316: CA committee kills proposal to increase serial shoplifting penalty

By Phillip Pesola– The California Senate’s Committee on Public Safety on Tuesday voted 3-1 against SB 316, a bill supported by the Citrus Heights City Council and others that sought to increase penalties for serial theft.

Sylvan Middle School

Campus fight prompts shelter-in-place at Sylvan Middle School

Sentinel staff report– A shelter-in-place order was issued at Sylvan Middle School on Friday after a fight broke out on the campus, a district official confirmed in an email…

SJUSD board votes to fill Citrus Heights seat by special election

Sentinel staff report– During an emergency meeting held Friday afternoon, the San Juan Unified School District’s governing board was initially split 3-3 on whether the vacant seat left by the late Steve Miller should be filled by special…

Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall replica set up in Citrus Heights

By Mike Hazlip— City leaders joined veterans and community members at an opening ceremony for The Wall that Heals on Wednesday night at Rusch Park…