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Citrus Heights News Briefs: Sylvan Corners, home sales, employment
Latest local news briefs include a report on top recent home sales in Citrus Heights, an update on the vacant lot at Sylvan Corners, and a former city employee being named to a top position in Napa…

Guest Opinion: Separating food waste, small fines makes sense
By Morgan White– As a homeowner in Citrus Heights and a concerned citizen, I couldn’t help but notice an opinion piece that questioned the effectiveness of separating food waste as a means to reduce methane emissions…

City opts to create naming policy for unnamed park on Greenback Lane
By Mike Hazlip— Citrus Heights City Council last week agreed to begin a formal selection process to determine a name for an unnamed green space area on Greenback Lane…

New subdivision proposed on large, vacant Citrus Heights lot
By Mike Hazlip— A 2.3-acre vacant lot along Mariposa Avenue could become a new six-home subdivision, according to a proposal submitted to the city…

Coach hopes new MVHS stadium will be ready by Citrus Bowl
By Sara Beth Williams– Construction of the new state-of-the-art sports stadium is continuing at Mesa Verde High School…

Free prescription drug disposal to be offered by Citrus Heights police on April 22
Those with expired or unused prescription drugs are invited to drop them off anonymously at another free “Take Back” event offered by the Citrus Heights Police Department this Saturday…

Citrus Heights News Briefs: home sales, $12k payment, obituary
Latest local news briefs include the top 10 most expensive homes sold in Citrus Heights, the City Council approving a $12,000 payment to the City Manager, and an obituary for a 95-year-old resident…

K-8 school in Citrus Heights selected to develop ‘innovative’ program
The San Juan Unified School District announced on Tuesday that…

Off-road specialty store in Citrus Heights closes up shop
Sentinel staff report– A 4×4 shop on Cook Avenue near Auburn Boulevard has apparently shuttered its doors, with the parking lot empty, signage removed and no activity visible…

Authorities conduct search of Sunrise Mall clothing store
By Mike Hazlip— A clothing store at Sunrise Mall was reportedly searched by federal agents on Tuesday, witnesses say…