Citrus Heights Sentinel
REPORT: Rents went up in Citrus Heights during 2020, but dropped elsewhere
A new report released this month shows median rental prices rose in Citrus Heights over the past 12 months by 10.8% percent, but dropped significantly elsewhere.
Citrus Heights still saw new business openings in 2020, despite pandemic
Despite the disruption of COVID-19 and related restrictions on businesses, Citrus Heights still welcomed new restaurants, retailers, and a grocery store in 2020.
Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant abruptly closes in Citrus Heights
Recently boarded up windows and doors at a Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant are prominently visible to passersby on Greenback Lane, next door to where a Popeyes drive-thru is slated to take up a former Burger King.
Citrus Heights News Briefs: fire, frustration, homeless, new laws
Latest local news briefs include a fire breaking out at a Citrus Heights home on New Year’s Day, an obituary for an 85-year-old resident, frustration from Stones casino at shutdown orders, and an ABC 10 feature on the…
EDITORIAL: Local news is one of those struggling local businesses
The past year of 2020 came with plenty of unexpected news. For the news industry in general, it meant a significant drop in advertising revenue and layoffs and pay cuts for reporters.
Baskin Robbins closes in Citrus Heights, but reopens under new name
In an overnight change last week, the former Baskin Robbins at 8125 Auburn Blvd. in Citrus Heights became an independent ice cream parlor, branded as “Sweet Treats Creamery.”
These were the top 5 stories of 2020 in Citrus Heights
The past 12 months of 2020 were filled with ups and downs, both in Citrus Heights and across the globe.
Citrus Heights police add new ‘Escape the Vape’ truck to fleet
A new police vehicle with a graphic wrap designed for community outreach to reduce youth tobacco use will soon be seen at local schools — that is, whenever schools return to session amid COVID-19 closures.
Need to get rid of your Christmas tree? Here’s how in Citrus Heights
Citrus Heights residents have several options for recycling live trees, or disposing of flocked trees.
Citrus Heights referral program helped families facing hardships in 2020
This year’s annual “Holiday Referral Program” in Citrus Heights looked a bit different due to COVID-19, but the Police Department and community volunteers still came together to support those facing hardships.
