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Citrus Heights News Briefs: obituary, arrest, crash

Latest local news briefs include a Citrus Heights man being rescued from a fiery vehicle crash, another man being arrested on drug charges, and an obituary for a longtime resident who held the title as the first honorary…

Offer pending on unusual Citrus Heights home, after two months on market

A three-story home on Antelope Road with an out-of-the-ordinary design has attracted the attention of a buyer, according to the latest listing update for the home.

More roundabouts could be installed as part of new Citrus Heights roadway plan

The City of Citrus Heights is moving forward with pursuing grant funding for design and construction of a plan that would install two “circular intersections” and other features designed to ease congestion and improve safety near three local…

Metro Fire ladder truck, Citrus Heights Sentinel

Smoke at Citrus Heights intersection prompts heavy response

Sentinel staff report–Nearly a dozen Metro Fire vehicles including two battalion chiefs were dispatched to the intersection of Sunrise Boulevard and Antelope Road Wednesday evening for a report of “significant smoke,” believed to be a commercial fire. Fire…

Proposal seeks to pay businesses for complying with COVID-19 orders

The Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce has joined with other area chambers to advocate for a reimbursement plan from the county that would give up to $2,000 to local businesses who incurred costs to comply with COVID-19 policies.

Three new faces join influential Citrus Heights Planning Commission

The Citrus Heights City Council last week appointed three new residents to join the city’s seven-member Planning Commission, which plays a key role in approving projects and often serves as a stepping stone to higher office.

City Council votes 4-1 to sell large Sylvan Corners lot to housing developer

Following extended discussion during a council meeting Thursday night, the Citrus Heights City Council voted to sell a high-profile, 11.3-acre vacant lot at Sylvan Corners to a developer for constructing up to 93 single-family homes.

Citrus Heights News Briefs: COVID, permits, fondue

Latest local news briefs include thousands losing power in Citrus Heights, a local instructor featured on TV showing how to make fondue, and the city reporting a sharp rise in online building permitting.

Studio Movie Grill confirms plans for Citrus Heights location are cancelled

Following nearly a year of stalled construction activity and a bankruptcy filing, Studio Movie Grill has confirmed that its planned location in Citrus Heights won’t be opening.

Sue Frost, supervisor

Guest Column: State’s knee-jerk COVID policies need to stop

By Sue Frost– Like me, I am sure many of you are eagerly awaiting the day that I have something to write about other than the COVID-19 pandemic.