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Sue Frost, supervisor

Guest Opinion: What Citrus Heights voters should know about this new tax measure

By Sue Frost– In the general election this November, voters will have the opportunity to vote on “Measure A,” a transportation sales tax that would impact not just the unincorporated areas of County of Sacramento, but the seven…

The Civic Minute: What’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?

Citrus Heights council members will meet at 6 p.m. this Thursday to discuss a cost of living pay increase for most city staff, as well as provide direction on a multi-year plan to repave city streets and review…

The Civic Minute: What’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?

Citrus Heights council members will meet at 6 p.m. this Thursday to discuss a cost of living pay increase for most city staff, as well as provide direction on a multi-year plan to repave city streets and review…

News Briefs: homeless event, police activity, obituary

Latest local news briefs include police activity near Holy Family Catholic Church, a homeless advocacy event being held outside City Hall, and an obituary of a 79-year-old longtime priest and resident of Citrus Heights.

Mariposa Elementary

Shoe closet seeks donations to help local elementary school students

By Sara Beth Williams– A local nonprofit in Citrus Heights is continuing to provide new socks and shoes for children in need at Mariposa Avenue Elementary School.

What’s going on in front of Holy Family Catholic Church?

Sentinel staff report– Construction fencing and heavy equipment have recently appeared in front of Holy Family Catholic Church, along a high-traffic section of Old Auburn Road near Sunrise Boulevard.

Sylvan Cemetery celebrates its 160th birthday

By Mike Hazlip— September marks 160 years since the first burial took place at Sylvan Cemetery on Sept. 4, 1862, hailing back to a time when early settlers were establishing farms in the area.

HART hosting Spaghetti Fest fundraiser to help with homeless aid

By Sara Beth Williams– The Citrus Heights Homeless Assistance Resource Team (HART) is putting on a spaghetti fest dinner this month to help raise funds for homeless assistance and prevention programs.

Citrus Heights police respond to bank robbery on Sunrise Blvd.

By Mike Hazlip— Citrus Heights police on Thursday afternoon responded to a bank robbery call at Union Bank on Sunrise Boulevard.

Naija Cuisine brings tastes of West Africa to Sunrise Mall

By Mike Hazlip— A West African cuisine restaurant is the latest business to open in the largely vacant food court of Sunrise Mall in Citrus Heights.