Citrus Heights Sentinel

Citrus Heights council questions report from education committee
By Sara Beth Williams– During a long-awaited presentation on Thursday by the Citrus Heights Education Committee to the City Council, the committee outlined their analysis and recommendations on improving the quality of education in Citrus Heights and the…

Late-night batting cage opens in Citrus Heights
By Sara Beth Williams– A new batting cage practice facility opened in Citrus Heights last month and has already seen “tons of support” from the community and local surrounding leagues, according to a key trainer at the facility…

City to host public workshop, as Citrus Heights eyes allowing cannabis retailers
Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights City Council is inviting community members to an upcoming workshop to share input on the potential lifting of a current ban on cannabis retail operations within the city…

More details emerge following fight, shelter-in-place at SJHS
By Sara Beth Williams– A school district spokesperson on Friday confirmed more details regarding a fight that broke out at San Juan High School two weeks ago and prompted an “active threat on campus alert,” according to an…

Nearby city eyes Citrus Heights’ neighborhood model
By Mike Hazlip– Several hundred residents on Monday attended a community potluck at the Citrus Heights Community Center, which featured a speaker from Rancho Cordova who praised the city’s neighborhood model for community engagement…

2024 Election Update: Who won in Citrus Heights?
Sentinel staff report– Election results in the March 5 primary continue to be updated by the Sacramento County Voter Registration and Elections division, with the latest update being released Friday afternoon…

New standards could lead to more mixed-use in Citrus Heights
By Phillip Pesola– The Citrus Heights City Council last month voted to adopt citywide design standards for new housing projects which qualify for a streamlined application process under California law…

2024 Citrus Heights Police Log Spotlight: Feb. 29-March 6
Latest police logs in Citrus Heights include multiple arrests, a burglary at CubeSmart storage, and a hit-and-run near the Walmart Market store on Sunrise Boulevard…

LETTER: Cannabis stores will bring shootings, stabbings, robberies
By Bill Bird, Citrus Heights– Do you want more crime in Citrus Heights? Urge your City Council to support and allow stores that sell marijuana or dope. Your prayers will be answered. These places are crime magnets…

Spring musical performances underway at Mesa Verde High School
Following the closure of Theatre in the Heights last year, community theatrical performances have been a hard find in Citrus Heights — but this week, residents will performances of You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown on display at…