Citrus Heights Sentinel

Popular El Tapatio restaurant in Citrus Heights re-opens after fire
Sentinel staff report– Following repairs after a fire on Wednesday morning, El Tapatio Family Mexican Restaurant reopened its doors Friday evening.

San Juan High School alumnae inducted into foundation’s Hall of Fame
By Sara Beth Williams– The San Juan Education Foundation inducted three new people into the Hall of Fame at an Evening of the Stars gala on Friday, Oct. 7, 2022. One of the honorees included San Juan High…

Future in question for local coffee shop in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— Those passing by the coffee shop at the corner of San Juan Avenue and Sperry Drive have found its doors closed during regular business hours in recent days, prompting questions as to the future of…

Three ballot drop box locations now open in Citrus Heights
Sentinel staff report– Beginning Oct. 10 and continuing through Election Day on Nov. 8, voters can now drop off their vote-by-mail ballots at one of three secure drop box locations in Citrus Heights.

10-day fall carnival returning to Sunrise Mall from Oct. 14-23
Sentinel staff report– The Sunrise Mall parking lot will again be transformed into an outdoor carnival, as Brass Ring Amusements brings its annual Fall Carnival to town beginning Friday and continuing through Oct. 23 this year.

Citrus Heights eyes new strategy to maintain, repair local roads
By Phillip Pesola– A staff report prepared by the city’s General Services Director and City Engineer was presented to the City Council last month, detailing a new proposed strategy for maintaining the city’s roads.

Citrus Heights El Tapatio restaurant temporarily closed after fire
By Mike Hazlip— A popular Mexican restaurant on Sunrise Boulevard is temporarily closed after a fire broke out Wednesday morning.

Citrus Heights vice mayor, mayor split on school board endorsements
Sentinel staff report– In the three-way race for a newly created school board seat covering the majority of Citrus Heights, the city’s mayor and vice mayor are split on who to recommend for the seat.

Meet James Tipton, candidate for Citrus Heights Council District 2
“My name is James J. Tipton, I am a 28 year old Native American from the Wiyot tribe in Loleta, California. I am a Christian conservative and I do not stray…

Meet Steven Durham, candidate for Citrus Heights Council District 2
Why are you running for City Council? I want to help. I can bring a broad spectrum of education and experience to the City Council and the residents of Citrus Heights. I earned an MBA from Harvard Business…