Citrus Heights Sentinel
Former Chando’s restaurant in Citrus Heights has a new tenant
Sentinel staff report– A popular Natomas-based seafood restaurant is expanding with a second location in Citrus Heights, with renovations underway at the former Chando’s Tacos restaurant at Sylvan Corners…
Two more retailers leaving Sunrise Mall, amid talk of more to follow
By Mike Hazlip— After decades in business, two more chain retail stores are making the 2023 shopping season their last at Sunrise Mall…
Waste pickup for Citrus Heights residents to be delayed by one day, thru Jan. 6
Sentinel staff report– Due to trash and recycling pickup being cancelled on both Christmas and New Year’s Day, the City of Citrus Heights and Republic Services are advising residents that all waste collection containers will be picked up…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: collision, missing woman, stolen vehicle
Latest local news briefs include two being injured in a collision with a utility pole on Auburn Boulevard, police recovering a stolen vehicle, and a vigil being held at Rusch Park in honor of a missing woman…
Citrus Heights seeks to attract new businesses with $1 million in grants
Sentinel staff report– The City Council of Citrus Heights has approved a new program aimed at attracting new businesses to the area, with $1 million in funding from the American Rescue Plan Act…
Citrus Heights commissioners approve plans for new Starbucks
By Phillip Pesola– Following an uneventful public hearing on Wednesday, the Citrus Heights Planning Commission approved plans for the construction of a new Starbucks on Auburn Boulevard, just inside the city’s northern boundary…
2023 Citrus Heights Police Log Spotlight: May 5-10
Phillip Pesola contributed to this report- Latest incident logs released by Citrus Heights police include a reckless driving incident at Mesa Verde High School resulting in an arrest, burglary reports at Riebies Auto Center and CubeSmart storage, and…
Citrus Heights announces plans for July 1 fireworks show, celebration
Sentinel staff report– Live entertainment, food trucks, and a fireworks show are coming to Citrus Heights on July 1, as the city announces plans for its first-ever “Stars & Stripes Celebration” at Van Maren Park…
Retiring theatre teacher reflects on 30 years at Mesa Verde High School
By Sara Beth Williams– After three decades of teaching at Mesa Verde High School, Theatre Director Deni Scofield will be retiring at the end of the 2022-23 school year, leaving behind a legacy of impact…
Goats, sheep coming to Citrus Heights for city grazing project
Sentinel staff report– Goats and sheep will be grazing in Citrus Heights later this month to aid with weed abatement in various areas of the city…
Citrus Heights homeless assistance nonprofit receives $10k donation
A local organization is stepping up to help the community in the ongoing wake of the closure of…
Want to save some money on your trash bill? Here’s how
By Mike Hazlip— Amid recent hikes in waste disposal rates, Citrus Heights residents looking to shave a few dollars off their garbage bill have several options from service provider Republic Services…
