Citrus Heights police make arrest in ‘paint’ sales at local high school
Sentinel staff report– Following reports of a new drug called “paint” being sold to students at Mesa Verde High School, the Citrus Heights Police Department said in a news release Friday that a juvenile has been arrested in…
Homeless issues on vacant lot expected to drop with construction of new charter school
By Mike Hazlip— The 3-acre vacant lot at the corner of Antelope and Old Auburn Road approved last month to become the future home of American River Collegiate Academy has a history of homeless activity.
San Juan Unified School District seeking to fill over 200 positions
Sentinel staff report– The San Juan Unified School District, which includes schools in Citrus Heights, Orangevale and other areas in eastern Sacramento County, is currently seeking to fill more than a total of 230 job vacancies.
Alumni celebrate school spirit at San Juan High School picnic
Mike Hazlip— The San Juan High School of today might be very different from that of 108 years ago, but school spirit among generations of alumni was alive and well on Saturday as past graduates gathered at Rusch…
Plans for new charter school campus approved by Citrus Heights Planning Commission
By Mike Hazlip— Citrus Heights planning commissioners last week voted unanimously to approve plans for a new charter school at Old Auburn and Antelope Road, despite concern about additional traffic in the neighboring residential area.
San Juan HS alumni to hold ‘all class picnic’ at Rusch Park this Saturday
By Mike Hazlip– The San Juan High School Alumni Association is planning an All Class Picnic for Saturday, Oct. 2, at Rusch Park.
Public hearing to be held for proposed new charter school in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— On Wednesday, Citrus Heights planning commissioners will hold a public hearing and review revised plans for a proposed charter school on a 3-acre site at Antelope Road and Old Auburn Road.
County committee votes 6-1 to approve SJUSD map, despite opposition
Sentinel staff report– Despite last-minute pleas from community members to redraw map boundaries and delay a vote until after 2020 Census data is released, a key county oversight committee voted Thursday to approve the San Juan Unified School…
San Juan Unified returning to full-time in-person learning
By Rylie Friesen- The San Juan Unified School District will return to full-time in-person learning this year, and officials say their goal is to continue instruction all year “without disruption.”
SJUSD board votes to adopt 7-trustee map, with new Citrus Heights seat
Sentinel staff report– The San Juan Unified School District board of trustees voted Tuesday night to select a preferred seven-trustee-area electoral map, which includes one dedicated seat covering the area of Citrus Heights.
School board hosting series of public meetings on proposed SJUSD election changes
By Mike Hazlip– The San Juan Unified School District will hold a series of meetings beginning July 13 to discuss the proposed trustee area maps that would create electoral areas in the district and ensure representation on the…
Citrus Heights could gain two seats on school board, new draft maps show
By Mike Hazlip— The San Juan Unified School District on Tuesday published eight draft maps outlining proposed trustee areas as the district moves away from at-large elections, several of which include options for increasing the number of trustees…
