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Citrus Heights could see borders expand to these four areas
By Phillip Pesola– The Citrus Heights City Council last month approved a contract for up to $60,000 to evaluate the feasibility of annexing four new areas into the city limits, moving the ball forward on an idea decades…
Construction takes shape on small-lot homes near Walmart
Drivers passing by Walmart on Auburn Boulevard in recent weeks have seen framing for a new townhome project rapidly take shape…
2023 Citrus Heights Police Log Spotlight: April 21-27
Phillip Pesola contributed to this report- Latest incident logs released by Citrus Heights police include petty theft at Rite Aid, a trespassing arrest at Sylvan Oaks Library, vandalism on Fair Oaks Boulevard, and an uptick in homeless-related calls…
Community garden members mourn loss of local gardener
By Mike Hazlip— Volunteers with the Sylvan Ranch Community Garden in Citrus Heights remember fellow gardener Jim Thornton as one who helped build up the community, both physically and…
SJHS athletic director earns 2023 Spirit of San Juan Award
By Sara Beth Williams– The San Juan Unified school district recently announced Freddie Bryant of San Juan High School as one of six honorees of the 2023 Spirit of San Juan Award…
Citrus Heights sees record number of permits for new secondary dwellings
Sentinel staff report– The City of Citrus Heights reported this month that a record-breaking number of permits were issued for secondary dwelling units last year…
Citrus Heights Rite Aid store slated to close in May
The Citrus Heights Rite Aid store near the corner of Auburn Boulevard and Van Maren Lane will be…
Council takes further action on future of Sylvan Corners
The City Council this month voted 4-1 to extend the closing date for the sale of an 11-acre property at Sylvan Corners…
Interested in a career in public works? Check out this May 18 event
Citrus Heights is set to host its second annual Public Works Showcase and Career/Education Fair next month at Van Maren Park…
Citrus Heights council members defend $12k bonus for city manager
Sentinel staff report– Following a performance review of the city manager’s first year, Citrus Heights council members voted unanimously this month to approve a $12,000 bonus payment to City Manager Ash Feeney…
