Citrus Heights Sentinel
Jim Cook remembered for community involvement in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— Friends and family remember Jim Cook as a family man who was active in the community. Cook passed away on Aug. 21, and amid the festivities of Saturday’s Howl-o-Ween event at Rusch Park, Cook’s brother,…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: parade, misconduct, new school district?
Latest local news briefs include a Howl-o-Ween parade along Auburn Boulevard, an accusation of misconduct made against the vice mayor, and a proposal to explore formation of a Citrus Heights Unified School District.
Where do Citrus Heights council candidates stand on Measure A, road funding?
Sentinel staff report– Eight of the nine candidates running for a seat on the Citrus Heights City Council this year have confirmed they are opposed to the 40-year Measure A sales tax proposal appearing on the November ballot,…
CHPD: Motorcyclist killed in Friday-night collision on Auburn Blvd
By Mike Hazlip— A fatal collision involving a vehicle and a motorcycle caused police to shutdown both directions of Auburn Boulevard on Friday night as officers investigated the scene.
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…
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.
