New restaurant brings a taste of Central American food to Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— A new restaurant open in the space formerly occupied by Alonzo’s Pizza Depot is offering traditional Central American foods…
Public hearing set for proposed taproom at Sylvan Corners
By Phillip Pesola– The Citrus Heights City Council on Thursday is scheduled to hold a public hearing regarding a proposed craft beer taproom at Sylvan Corners…
Are Citrus Heights schools safe?
Sentinel staff investigation– Amid national reports of school shootings, school safety has been a heightened topic of concern at multiple meetings over the past year in Citrus Heights…
Retired magician makes reappearance at children’s center in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— When local Meals on Wheels volunteers discovered one of their customers was a magician, they asked the 87-year-old if he would visit children at the Sayonara Center…
Retiring theatre teacher reflects on 30 years at Mesa Verde High School
By Sara Beth Williams– After three decades of teaching at Mesa Verde High School, Theatre Director Deni Scofield will be retiring at the end of the 2022-23 school year, leaving behind a legacy of impact…
Citrus Heights homeless assistance nonprofit receives $10k donation
A local organization is stepping up to help the community in the ongoing wake of the closure of…
Citrus Heights council divided over next step for education committee
By Sara Beth Williams– Next steps for the newly formed Citrus Heights Education Committee are up in the air after a stalled 2-2 vote over the committee’s proposed…
Citrus Heights homeless navigator in limbo after nonprofit closure
By Mike Hazlip— The future of homeless services in Citrus Heights is in question as a key regional nonprofit organization faces closure at the end of June…
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…
50 years later: Roseville rail yard explosion still leaves its mark
By Mike Hazlip— Early on a Saturday morning exactly 50 years ago, the quiet of the small towns of Citrus Heights, Antelope, and Roseville was shattered by a massive explosion coming from the nearby Roseville rail yard…
