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City says developer considering hotel at Sunrise and Greenback

Sentinel staff report– The City of Citrus Heights announced Friday that an application was submitted last week that “lays out a footprint” for a potential hotel at the corner of Sunrise Boulevard and Greenback Lane. “The proposed hotel…

Auto shop owner says thief spent 2 hours stealing catalytic converters

By Mike Hazlip— A Citrus Heights business owner says a thief stole several catalytic converters from his vehicle parked over night at his place of business.

Popular El Tapatio restaurant in Citrus Heights re-opens after fire

Sentinel staff report– Following repairs after a fire on Wednesday morning, El Tapatio Family Mexican Restaurant reopened its doors Friday evening.

San Juan High School alumnae inducted into foundation’s Hall of Fame

By Sara Beth Williams– The San Juan Education Foundation inducted three new people into the Hall of Fame at an Evening of the Stars gala on Friday, Oct. 7, 2022. One of the honorees included San Juan High…

Beanheads Coffee

Future in question for local coffee shop in Citrus Heights

By Mike Hazlip— Those passing by the coffee shop at the corner of San Juan Avenue and Sperry Drive have found its doors closed during regular business hours in recent days, prompting questions as to the future of…

Three ballot drop box locations now open in Citrus Heights

Sentinel staff report– Beginning Oct. 10 and continuing through Election Day on Nov. 8, voters can now drop off their vote-by-mail ballots at one of three secure drop box locations in Citrus Heights.

Spring Carnival, Midway of Fun, Brass Ring Amusements

10-day fall carnival returning to Sunrise Mall from Oct. 14-23

Sentinel staff report– The Sunrise Mall parking lot will again be transformed into an outdoor carnival, as Brass Ring Amusements brings its annual Fall Carnival to town beginning Friday and continuing through Oct. 23 this year.

Citrus Heights eyes new strategy to maintain, repair local roads

By Phillip Pesola– A staff report prepared by the city’s General Services Director and City Engineer was presented to the City Council last month, detailing a new proposed strategy for maintaining the city’s roads.

Citrus Heights El Tapatio restaurant temporarily closed after fire

By Mike Hazlip— A popular Mexican restaurant on Sunrise Boulevard is temporarily closed after a fire broke out Wednesday morning.

Citrus Heights vice mayor, mayor split on school board endorsements

Sentinel staff report– In the three-way race for a newly created school board seat covering the majority of Citrus Heights, the city’s mayor and vice mayor are split on who to recommend for the seat.