2023 SJUSD Special Election in Citrus Heights had 19% voter turnout
Final results in the Nov. 7 special election to fill the vacant Area 7 seat on the San Juan Unified School District’s governing board were certified by the county last month, with a voter turnout of 19 percent…
Citrus Heights council recognizes first-ever girls flag football team at MVHS
By Sara Beth Williams– The Citrus Heights City Council formally recognized the Mesa Verde High School girls flag football team for their inaugural season during a November council meeting…
Couldn’t vote in the SJUSD Special Election? Here’s why.
Sentinel staff report– Confusion about who could vote in the Nov. 7 Special Election in Citrus Heights resulted in some voters wondering why they weren’t sent election information in the mail — and some learning on Election Day…
San Juan Unified says plan in place to reopen schools once county enters ‘Red Tier’
Sentinel staff report– As coronavirus case rates consistently drop in Sacramento County and pressure to reopen schools increases, the San Juan Unified School District said in a Feb. 25 update that a plan is in place to reopen…
Citrus Heights Little League preparing to play this season
By Rylie Friesen– The Citrus Heights Little League is moving forward with plans to participate in the upcoming baseball season, unlike last year when the season was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
‘Sit-in’ protest planned for Feb. 23 to push for reopening schools
Sentinel staff report– Parents and students in Citrus Heights and other areas of the San Juan Unified School District are planning a “sit-in” protest to advocate for a return to in-person learning.
Rally to reopen school sports draws crowd at Sunrise Mall
More than 100 people gathered at Sunrise Mall on Friday in support of the “Let Them Play” movement, a grassroots effort to reopen California youth sports.
COVID-19: San Juan school district postpones plans for Jan. 5th reopening
The San Juan Unified School District has announced plans to further postpone its return to in-person learning, as the region faces rising cases of COVID-19.
New site plan shows layout of proposed charter school campus in Citrus Heights
Draft plans for a new charter school in Citrus Heights were formally submitted to the city last month, showing a two-story, 25,000-square-foot classroom building, along with a multi-purpose building, on-site parking and a wrap-around drop-off lane adjacent to…
Citrus Heights school reopenings could be delayed further
Students in Citrus Heights may have to wait until further into next year to return to school, after Sacramento County last week reentered the most restrictive “purple tier” for COVID-19.
New charter school plans to build Citrus Heights campus on vacant 3-acre lot
A new charter school approved earlier this year has purchased a vacant parcel on Antelope Road near Old Auburn Boulevard, where a new school will be constructed.
Three incumbents lead in San Juan school board race
With all precincts reporting but more mail-in ballots still left to be counted, the top three candidates for San Juan Unified school board are Pam Costa, Paula Villescaz, and Saul Hernandez.
