Citrus Heights Sentinel
Hundreds attend Citrus Heights tree lighting, despite rain
By Mike Hazlip— Citrus Heights’ annual tree lighting event drew hundreds of attendees, despite a rain storm that moved through the area just as the event was set to begin…
Windows smashed at Citrus Heights restaurant
By Mike Hazlip— Customers at a small Citrus Heights restaurant came to the aid of the business when they found several windows broken at the establishment Saturday morning…
2023 SJUSD Special Election in Citrus Heights had 19% voter turnout
Final results in the Nov. 7 special election to fill the vacant Area 7 seat on the San Juan Unified School District’s governing board were certified by the county last month, with a voter turnout of 19 percent…
The Civic Minute: What’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?
The Citrus Heights City Council will meet this Thursday to consider approving an agreement that would put more than two dozen new housing units on Sayonara Drive, as well as…
Homicide investigation underway on Sayonara Drive
By Mike Hazlip— A homicide investigation in Citrus Heights is underway on Sayonara Drive after a body was found inside a residence on the 7800 block of the street.
City to host meeting on new community projects grant
Sentinel staff report– The City of Citrus Heights will host an upcoming meeting on March 29 to provide information about new funding available for projects and events that…
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…
