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The Civic Minute: what’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?

The Citrus Heights City Council will meet Thursday night via Zoom to consider giving a $10,000 sponsorship to the Chamber of Commerce and making appointments to the Construction Board of Appeals. The police chief will also give his…

San Juan Unified announces dates to reopen K-6 even if county stays ‘purple’

Sentinel staff report– The San Juan Unified School District said Tuesday that it will reopen most K-6 schools by April 5, even if the county isn’t promoted into the less-restrictive “Red Tier” of COVID-19 classifications. The district also…

Meet the team at CR Circle Ranch in Citrus Heights

By Mike Hazlip— Michelle Solorzano’s home on Cook Avenue, known as CR Circle Ranch, is home to a dedicated team of trick horse riders who perform throughout the year.

Portion of Citrus Heights shopping plaza up for sale

By Mike Hazlip— Several properties on the western end of SummerHill Plaza in Citrus Heights, better known as the Raley’s shopping center, were listed for sale earlier this year — with buyers already quick to take action.

Citrus Heights building torched during fire training had disturbing past

By Mike Hazlip— An old building on Sylvan Road once at the center of controversy came down in flames as part of a training exercise Wednesday.

Local quilt shop sees uptick in business during pandemic

In Citrus Heights and across the world, living amid the coronavirus pandemic has resulted in many life-altering changes, including renewed interest in hobbies like sewing and quilting…

Firefighters respond to Citrus Heights police station after report of odor, haze

Sentinel staff report– In an unusual call on Saturday night, several fire trucks and a battalion chief showed up at the Citrus Heights police station on Fountain Square Drive to respond to a report of an odor and…

Citrus Heights News Briefs: deadly crash, textbooks, memorial, obituary

Latest local news briefs include a Citrus Heights man being involved in a deadly collision, a vigil held at Sunrise Mall for a former resident who was mistakenly killed by police in Idaho, a textbook review opportunity and…

Starbucks’ 5th Citrus Heights store to open soon

Sentinel staff report– Starbucks fans will soon have another drive-thru option in Citrus Heights, adding to the company’s existing drive-thru locations at Sylvan Corners and Greenback Lane. The company also has two other walk-in locations in the Marketplace…

Citrus Heights man hosting birthday ‘sock drive’ to help homeless

Sentinel staff report– Alfred Sanchez, best known as the “Citrus Heights Snack Man” for his volunteer efforts to bring snacks to area homeless, will be hosting a donation drive to collect socks for the homeless as a way…