The inspiring story behind how this San Juan High School alumnus found his career
By Larry Fritz– Richard Deatherage, class of ’81, was an Air Force brat and a die-hard entrepreneur. His family took root in Citrus Heights in 1976 after his father retired. Richard had several small revenue producing ventures at…
SJUSD board to consider adding 3 new high school courses
Three newly proposed school courses would give students at San Juan Unified School District more options to explore their interests.
Workshop: Want to run for school board in Citrus Heights?
Residents in Citrus Heights who want to serve on San Juan Unified School District’s newly expanded, seven-member Board of Education will have an opportunity to run for one of several open seats this year.
New Stadium: Neighbors raise concerns over lights, noise
By Mike Hazlip— Plans to finally build a new sports stadium at Mesa Verde High School in Citrus Heights have drawn praise from former and current students and families, but not everyone is happy.
Community meeting unveils plans for Mesa Verde High School stadium
By Mike Hazlip— Staff from Mesa Verde High School on Thursday evening answered questions from residents and outlined plans for a new state-of-the-art stadium at the school.
Boys Volleyball: Mesa Verde’s varsity team off to a fiery start
The varsity boys volleyball team at Mesa Verde High School is off to a fiery start with a bright future ahead, as the Mavericks are currently 2nd in the Golden Empire League with a league record of 5-2…
Mesa Verde High School to get new stadium using bond funds
By Mike Hazlip— A local high school in Citrus Heights is holding a community meeting Thursday to discuss plans for a long-awaited stadium.
Citrus Heights council recognizes San Juan High School basketball team
By Mike Hazlip— After an historic season that saw the San Juan Spartans boys varsity basketball team win their first league title in a decade, the Citrus Heights City Council recognized each player with a proclamation.
San Juan Spartans reflect on season with 1st league title in 10 years
By Nanik Tagore– The San Juan Spartans finished their 2021-2022 season strong after a rocky start in the preseason, but came up short in the playoffs.
San Juan boys varsity wins League Championship for Devin Johnson
By Nanik Tagore— Following word of the death of a former teammate, San Juan Spartans won the league championship against Esparto High School on Saturday, with a final score of 76 to 43.
Both high schools in Citrus Heights seeking new principals
By Mike Hazlip— Mesa Verde and San Juan high schools are both seeking applicants for the role of principal, according to job listings posted to education professionals website EdJoin.
San Juan Spartans win 41-36 vs. Vacaville Christian
By Nanik Tagore– San Juan High School Spartans met Vacaville Christian for their second match up of the season Friday in Vacaville.
