Citrus Heights Sentinel

Pier 1 Imports store to close on Sunrise Boulevard
The Pier 1 Imports store at 6245 Sunrise Blvd. will be closing this year, along with up to 450 of the company’s other stores.

Citrus Heights claims it’s reduced homeless population by 76%. But has it?
The City of Citrus Heights recently publicized a figure stating the homeless population is 76 percent lower than in 2017, but some residents question that claim…

City’s new ‘idea wall’ lets residents share ideas for Sunrise Mall future
The City of Citrus Heights this week launched a new website that allows visitors to share, vote and comment on ideas for re-inventing the declining Sunrise Mall.

Citrus Heights 7th grader turns 3D printing into entrepreneurial venture
Sylvan Middle School student Hyrum McFadyn is using 3D printing skills he learned in the school’s STEM Engineering class for an entrepreneurial venture that is drawing attention.

Mesa Verde opens Golden Empire League play against Pioneer
Mesa Verde boys varsity basketball players have been improving their game as of late and were heading into conference play with tons of confidence.

Hobby Lobby to open later this month in Citrus Heights
One of the first major business openings of 2020 in Citrus Heights is scheduled to take place later this month.

Citrus Heights News Briefs: obituary, shooting, Old Auburn Road
Latest local news briefs include comments from the mayor on changes at the intersection of Fair Oaks Boulevard and Old Auburn Road, and an obituary of a local resident who served for 33 years as a police officer,…

Citrus Heights man arrested in Missouri with 44lbs of marijuana, authorities say
A 37-year-old Citrus Heights man and another man from Sacramento were arrested by out-of-state authorities over the weekend after 44 pounds of marijuana were reportedly found inside the vehicle they were driving.

Realtor’s Corner: Here’s what happened with real estate in Citrus Heights in 2019
Every year, real estate agents crowd the Sacramento Association of Realtors auditorium to listen to the California Association of Realtors Deputy Chief Economist give an overview of the coming year.

The Civic Minute: what’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall (Jan. 9)
During the City Council’s first meeting of 2020, city leaders will recognize Jeannie Bruins for her service as the city’s mayor in 2019, along with hear an update on future plans for Sunrise Mall and make appointments to…