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‘Ghost Tours’ return to Mesa Verde High School in time for Halloween
The Mesa Verde Theater department is hosting its fourth annual ‘Ghost Tours’ this Halloween season. Ghost Tours are scheduled for Oct. 24, 25, and 26 with an alumni preview night on Oct. 22.
Plans for Citrus Heights Walmart remodel, expansion submitted to city
An application for a remodeling and expansion project at the Walmart store on Auburn Boulevard has been submitted to the city for approval, according to the city’s website…
Man arrested, released after brandishing knife at Montage Apartments
A 35-year-old male was arrested for brandishing a deadly weapon during an argument on Tuesday night, according to police.
Mesa Verde High School officially has its own stadium
By Sara Beth Williams– Mesa Verde High School cut the ribbon on a new stadium on Friday, to a crowd of staff, former and current students, and multiple community members from Citrus Heights and Sacramento. Several prominent officials…
Guest Opinion: Citrus Heights should mandate more EV charging stations
Guest Opinion by David Warren– As I decided to reconsider my decision to refill my automobile’s fuel tank at the Citrus Heights Costco due to the line of cars which had spilled out onto Auburn Blvd., I was…
When will Consolidated Communications expand fiber internet in Citrus Heights?
By Mike Hazlip— Consolidated Communications’ ongoing roll-out of high-speed fiber internet service in parts of Citrus Heights isn’t fast enough for some residents…
Vacant lot on Greenback Lane with troubled past seeks buyer
By Mike Hazlip— A vacant lot that was once home to a blighted commercial building is on the market for $300,000, according to a listing by commercial real estate site LoopNet…
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…
The Civic Minute: What’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?
The Citrus Heights City Council will meet this Thursday to hold a public hearing regarding a proposed 94-home development at Sylvan Corners, as well as vote on several items relating to other housing and…
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…
Guest Opinion: 94 homes at Sylvan Corners will be a detriment to Citrus Heights
By Sue and Forrest Allen– On Oct 12th the city is trying to rezone the property of the old Sylvan School, 7137 Auburn Blvd., to allow a developer to build 94 houses on 11.3 acres…
