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Proposed committee would look at forming new Citrus Heights school district

By Sara Beth Williams– The Citrus Heights City Council on Thursday will decide whether to form a new citizens’ advisory committee, tasked with examining the feasibility of a new Citrus Heights school district.

Citrus Heights News Briefs: police, prom, ‘space junk’

Latest news briefs include local reports of unusual streaks of light in the sky, a Citrus Heights nonprofit being featured on CBS 13 for a prom-themed shopping spree, and a former police officer filing a complaint against the…

Mixed-use housing could come to Auburn Boulevard

By Phillip Pesola– A public hearing will be held on March 22 as the Citrus Heights Planning Commission considers a new draft booklet that lays out guidelines for residential and mixed-use development along a two-mile currently commercial stretch…

Republic Services accused of leaving mess after bulk cleanup

By Mike Hazlip— A crew from Republic Services, which handles waste collection for the City of Citrus Heights, reportedly left broken glass scattered over a large area on a residential court near Sunrise Boulevard and Locher Way during…

Local nonprofit helps residents trace family history

With classes, seminars, tools and monthly workshops held in Citrus Heights, a local genealogical society has been helping family members trace their roots for decades.

Citrus Heights vice mayor speaks out against AB 734 youth tackle football ban

By Sara Beth Williams– Citrus Heights Vice Mayor Bret Daniels is seeking to gain the support of his fellow council members to officially oppose a proposed assembly bill that would ban tackle football for youths under 12 in…

New signage, landscaping visible along Sunrise Blvd

Sentinel staff report– Drivers traveling through Citrus Heights on Sunrise Boulevard near the mall now see bright new signage and fresh landscaping in several locations along the frontage of the Marketplace at Birdcage shopping center.

New boba tea and dessert cafe coming to Citrus Heights

By Mike Hazlip— A new boba tea cafe planning to offer drinks and desserts is coming soon to Citrus Heights.

Heavy rains delay construction of new Mesa Verde stadium

By Sara Beth Williams– More than 40 days of rain have caused construction on the new stadium at Mesa Verde High School to be delayed, pushing back the estimated completion date from…

Popular Japanese restaurant pulls oysters from menu

By Mike Hazlip— Fukumi Restaurant Group, which owns Japanese restaurants in Citrus Heights, Roseville and Folsom, is taking measures to curb reports of food poisoning related to oysters served at one of their locations…