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The Civic Minute: What’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?
Citrus Heights council members will meet Thursday to vote on whether to approve a $20,000 grant request to fund more public murals, consider a $60,000 contract, and…
Report of shots fired draws heavy presence from Citrus Heights police
By Mike Hazlip— Citrus Heights Police last week responded to a call reporting gunshots fired on a private lane in the Sunrise Ranch neighborhood, but were unable to find any evidence authorities said…
SJUSD board to consider special election to fill Miller’s seat
An emergency meeting will take place this Friday to decide whether a special election will be held to fill the vacant school board seat left by Steve Miller, who passed away unexpectedly on March 25…
Opening ceremony for traveling Vietnam memorial set for March 29
A traveling, 375-foot-long “Wall That Heals” Vietnam memorial will be set up this week at Rusch Park, with an opening ceremony slated for March 29.
21,000-square-foot funeral center opens in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— A newly constructed funeral facility along Interstate 80 in Citrus Heights was dedicated during a ceremony at the site on Wednesday.
Citrus Heights projected to have $8M surplus this year
By Phillip Pesola– The days of budget cuts appear to be over in Citrus Heights, as the City Council earlier this month received a report showing a projected $8 million surplus this year…
Citrus Heights police arrest Roseville man for child sexual assault
By Mike Hazlip— A Roseville man was arrested Wednesday on 12 counts of lewd and lascivious acts with a child under 14, according to a police news release published Thursday…
What’s happening with that old gas station on Auburn Blvd?
By Mike Hazlip— New activity can be seen at a long-vacant gas station in Citrus Heights, with excavation and permit activity occurring in recent months…
Guest Column: Local manager’s death shows fentanyl crisis can’t be ignored
By Sue Frost– Rachael King was a manager at the Noodles Restaurant in Folsom and was a proud recipient of the September 2018 Sacramento County Food Safety Award of Excellence. Four months later, she died after taking a…
The Civic Minute: What’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?
The Citrus Heights City Council will meet this Thursday to consider approving an agreement that would put more than two dozen new housing units on Sayonara Drive, as well as…
Homicide investigation underway on Sayonara Drive
By Mike Hazlip— A homicide investigation in Citrus Heights is underway on Sayonara Drive after a body was found inside a residence on the 7800 block of the street.
City to host meeting on new community projects grant
Sentinel staff report– The City of Citrus Heights will host an upcoming meeting on March 29 to provide information about new funding available for projects and events that…
