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San Juan High School alum makes it onto Hell’s Kitchen TV show
San Juan High School alumnus and current Executive Chef Anthony Vo made it onto Gordon Ramsey’s Hell’s Kitchen…

2024 ‘Howl-o-Ween’ parade in Citrus Heights to have route change
By Sara Beth Williams– The Citrus Heights Community Marching Band recently announced changes to the usual route in their upcoming annual “Howl-o-Ween” parade scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 19. The new route will begin at Grand Oaks Elementary School,…

Letters to the Editor: Measure P, Sunrise Mall, more fast food?
The latest letters to the Editor from Citrus Heights Sentinel readers discuss the Sunrise Mall and the newly proposed amendment to the Sunrise Tomorrow plan…

Tensions rise at Planning Commission meeting over 6-acre subdivision request
Controversy surrounded the Planning Commission’s decision to approve the subdivision of two different lots on Old Auburn Road into a total of six smaller lots.

Historic Lincoln Highway Placards installed along Auburn Blvd
A ceremony was held Oct. 7 in front of the Sylvan Cemetery to unveil an historical placard recognizing Auburn Boulevard as part of the Lincoln Highway…

Citrus Heights to spend $194K on LED lighting upgrade at Community Center
The Citrus Heights City Council on Wednesday approved a $194,000 retrofit project to install energy-efficient lighting fixtures at the Citrus Heights Community Center…

Citrus Heights awards $150k in grants five nonprofits, denies others
The City Council recently voted unanimously to award $150,000 in grant funding to five nonprofits, while…

Voter Guide: Everything you need to know to vote in Citrus Heights
With ballots being received by residents this week, The Sentinel has compiled a list of resources for Citrus Heights residents related to the 2024 Election, including City Council candidate information, San Juan Unified School District Board of Education..

The Civic Minute: What’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?
Citrus Heights City Council members will meet Wednesday, Oct. 9, to consider approving a nearly $200,000 LED lighting upgrade at the Community Center, as well as…

Proposed Montessori school at Sunrise Mall listed as ‘under construction’ on city map
Plans for a recently proposed preschool seeking to occupy a building located at the Sunrise Mall appear to be moving forward…