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Citrus Heights seeks to attract new businesses with $1 million in grants
Sentinel staff report– The City Council of Citrus Heights has approved a new program aimed at attracting new businesses to the area, with $1 million in funding from the American Rescue Plan Act…
Citrus Heights commissioners approve plans for new Starbucks
By Phillip Pesola– Following an uneventful public hearing on Wednesday, the Citrus Heights Planning Commission approved plans for the construction of a new Starbucks on Auburn Boulevard, just inside the city’s northern boundary…
2023 Citrus Heights Police Log Spotlight: May 5-10
Phillip Pesola contributed to this report- Latest incident logs released by Citrus Heights police include a reckless driving incident at Mesa Verde High School resulting in an arrest, burglary reports at Riebies Auto Center and CubeSmart storage, and…
Goats, sheep coming to Citrus Heights for city grazing project
Sentinel staff report– Goats and sheep will be grazing in Citrus Heights later this month to aid with weed abatement in various areas of the city…
Want to save some money on your trash bill? Here’s how
By Mike Hazlip— Amid recent hikes in waste disposal rates, Citrus Heights residents looking to shave a few dollars off their garbage bill have several options from service provider Republic Services…
Citrus Heights discount retailer re-brands with new name. Here’s why
By Mike Hazlip— A discount wholesale business that opened in the former Smart and Final building has changed its name from Charity Shop to The Discount Store…
Public hearing to be held for proposed Starbucks on Auburn Blvd
By Mike Hazlip— The Citrus Heights Planning Commission this week is set to review a proposal to build a new Starbucks at the edge of the city limit…
Oakland man arrested in Citrus Heights in connection with Bay Area murder
By Mike Hazlip— An Oakland man wanted in connection with an April 23 shooting in El Cerrito was arrested in Citrus Heights Wednesday, May 3, authorities said…
Citrus Heights teacher named among top 5 ‘all-star’ finalists; could win $30k
By Sara Beth Williams– Citrus Heights high school teacher Shana Pitts has been named by NBC Sports Bay Area as one of five finalists for the 2023 All-Star Teacher Award, which could result in her winning a $30,000…
City seeks bids to improve safety on dangerous section of Roseville Road
By Mike Hazlip— The City of Citrus Heights is seeking bids from consultants to oversee a project to improve safety along a long-troubled stretch of Roseville Road…
