Citrus Heights Rite Aid on chopping block after corporate bankruptcy
By Mike Hazlip— The Rite Aid store on Sunrise Boulevard near Madison Avenue is on a list of locations slated for closure, after the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection over the weekend…
City Council votes 3-2 against plan for 94 homes at Sylvan Corners
By Phillip Pesola– In a rare move Thursday night, the Citrus Heights City Council voted to block approval of a new housing development that would have built 94 new homes at Sylvan Corners…
Questions remain after abrupt closure of small Citrus Heights theatre
By Sara Beth Williams– The sun has set on a once-popular community theatre in Citrus Heights, with an abrupt closure announcement in August leaving loyal patrons both saddened and surprised…
Ribbon cutting for new stadium at MVHS set for Friday
Sentinel staff report– The long-awaited opening of Mesa Verde High School’s own stadium has arrived, with a ribbon cutting set for Oct. 13, followed by a pair of homecoming games the same evening…
Ongoing trouble at several youth homes in Citrus Heights draw questions
By Mike Hazlip— A Citrus Heights youth organization is frequently listed in police call logs, with its group homes drawing questions and complaints from residents…
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…
Citrus Heights police awarded $2.7M grant for cameras to combat retail theft
By Mike Hazlip— In response to a statewide rise in brazen retail theft, the Citrus Heights Police Department has been awarded a state grant aimed at reducing organized retail theft in the area, with funds to go toward…
Fatal apartment fire in Citrus Heights leads to woman’s death
By Mike Hazlip— A woman rescued from an apartment fire in Citrus Heights on Tuesday morning has died, according to a release by the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District…
Citrus Heights pastor starts cancer support group after personal battle with disease
Greg Kaiser, pastor of Foundation Christian Church off Antelope Road, was diagnosed with advanced stage three colorectal cancer in July last year. Now, after…
Planning Commission split 4-1 on housing development at Sylvan Corners
Citrus Heights Planning Commissioners last week voted 4-1 to forward a series of recommendations to City Council that would…
Citrus Heights to launch new homeless services, outreach
By Mike Hazlip— Citrus Heights City Council members unanimously voted to approve an agreement with Sacramento Covered to provide services for homeless residents living in the city, utilizing pandemic relief funding…
Vacant building once home to Hollywood Video could soon see new tenant
By Mike Hazlip— A building on Sunrise Boulevard in the Copperwood Square shopping center is currently in negotiations after sitting vacant for years…
