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By Mike Hazlip—
Coinciding with the city’s 25th birthday, a new book released this month details the 12-year battle to make Citrus Heights an incorporated city within Sacramento County.
By Sara Beth Williams–
Events are finally making a full comeback in Citrus Heights this month, with September including a traveling circus at the mall, the showing of a new play at Theatre in the Heights, Sunday Funday at Rusch Park, a spaghetti fundraiser at the Community Center, the grand opening of a new performing arts center, and more.
Sentinel staff report– A total of nine residents are running for three seats up for election this year on the five-member Citrus Heights City Council — and at least two new faces will join the council, due to a pair of current members retiring. Council districts 2, 4 and 5[Read More…]
By Mike Hazlip–
When Becky and Charles Hamilton built Citrus Heights Beauty College in 1969, afros, bouffants and pixy cuts were the popular styles of the day while “Sugar, Sugar” by The Archies was number one on Billboard’s Hot 100.
By Mike Hazlip—
The City of Citrus Heights is conducting a feasibility study to determine if under-used commercial lots along Auburn Boulevard could potentially become residential real estate.
By Mike Hazlip— The line between Sacramento and Placer counties runs right through the middle of Scott Meyer’s home, located on the far northern edge of Citrus Heights. Meyer says the home was built in 1937 and appears to have originally been constructed in Placer County, but later additions put[Read More…]
Sentinel staff report–
Although plans to begin construction were delayed last year due to COVID-19, a city spokeswoman confirmed last week that construction of a new 2.9-mile trail through Citrus Heights is anticipated to begin this Summer.
By Mike Hazlip—
With the Sunrise Tomorrow plan for the 100-acre Sunrise Mall property now approved, the city says significant interest is being seen from developers.
