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New police chief talks crime, community in newly released video

By Mike Hazlip— Citrus Heights Police Chief Alex Turcotte answered questions from the city’s communications officer Nichole Baxter in a video released Tuesday.

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Citrus Heights posts job listing in search for new city manager

Sentinel staff report– Joining the throng of businesses and agencies with job offerings and “now hiring” signs is the City of Citrus Heights in its search for a new city manager.

Citrus Heights News Briefs: obituary, flu shots, redistricting

Latest local news briefs include free flu shots at the Citrus Heights Community Center, an obituary for an 82-year-old local man, and information about redistricting.

Cemetery’s tree removal plan leads to postponed vote on expansion project

Sentinel staff report– A proposed cemetery expansion project in Citrus Heights hit a roadblock during a Planning Commission hearing last month after commissioners were divided over whether to approve an associated tree removal plan that is part of…

‘Howl-o-Ween’ parade scheduled for Oct. 16 in Citrus Heights

By Mike Hazlip— The Citrus Heights Community Marching Band is planning a pet-themed “Howl-o-Ween” parade and harvest festival for Saturday, October 16.

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…

Job fair to be held Oct. 5th at Sunrise Mall

By Mike Hazlip— Those interested in finding work or transitioning to a new job may find what they’re looking for at an upcoming job fair in Citrus Heights.

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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.

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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.

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Citrus Heights man killed in collision; driver arrested

By Mike Hazlip— A 47-year-old Citrus Heights man was killed when the Ford Focus he was driving collided with a Toyota Tacoma on Elverta Road over the weekend, according to authorities.