
Citrus Heights student injured in hit-and-run with school bus
A student returned to school after being involved in a vehicle versus school bus accident on…

SJUSD aims to finalize district-wide cell phone policy
In December, the San Juan Unified School District announced that the district would release a newly drafted district-wide cell phone policy in an effort to…

Measure P passed. What will it mean for Citrus Heights schools?
With the passage of Measure P, a $950 million dollar facilities improvement bond, local schools in Citrus Heights can expect significant upgrades, according to the San Juan Unified School District.

Meet Moe Sarama, candidate for SJUSD school board
Why are you running for school board and what are your qualifications? San Juan Schools educated my children. I have five kids, girls win, 3-2. I’m running for the school board because I…

Meet Manuel Perez, candidate for SJUSD school board
Why are you running for school board and what are your qualifications? I am running for school board because I am…

San Juan alumni hold all-class reunion at Rusch Park
By Sara Beth Williams– The parking lot at Rusch Community Park was packed on Saturday, Oct. 7, as current and former San Juan High School students and staff gathered for an all-class reunion picnic hosted by the San…

SJUSD Special Election 2023: Who’s running and how to vote
Sentinel staff report– The special election to replace the school board seat left vacant by the late Steve Miller will be held Nov. 7, with vote-by-mail ballots being sent out on Oct. 6 to registered voters in the…

Meet the Citrus Heights girl who’s tied for state touchdown record
By Sara Beth Williams– High school senior Alyssa Lauriano of the Mesa Verde Mavericks scored two touchdowns in the “Citrus Bowl” on Friday, Sept. 8, an annual intra-city matchup against San Juan High School, tying her with a…

Tickets on sale for Mesa Verde’s first-ever homecoming game in new stadium
By Sara Beth Williams– Mesa Verde High School will cut the ribbon for its signature stadium project on Friday, Oct. 13 at 3 p.m…

SJUSD seeks parents, residents to fill vacant committee seats
By Sara Beth Williams– The San Juan Unified School District is seeking to fill vacancies on five committees, including community advisory, curriculum, and bond oversight committees…

News Briefs: Mavericks win Citrus Bowl, WWII veteran, indecent exposure
Latest local news briefs include the outcome of Friday night’s Citrus Bowl game, a 100th birthday celebration for a local World War 2 veteran, and a suspect wanted for allegedly exposing himself in front of Citrus Heights homes…

Citrus Heights police respond to assault reports at Mesa Verde High School
By Sara Beth Williams– Amid the start of the school year, multiple assault reports at Mesa Verde High School have appeared in police logs…




