Citrus Heights Sentinel
New book retells story of how Citrus Heights became a city
By Mike Hazlip— Coinciding with the city’s 25th birthday, a new book released this month details the 12-year battle to make Citrus Heights an incorporated city within Sacramento County.
LETTER: 9/11 event at Sylvan Cemetery brought tears to many eyes
I’d like to send out a special thank you to Jim Monteton, the organizer of the 9/11 Memorial event. The short ceremony only lasted about 30 minutes, but in that short period of time, everyone in attendance was…
Windows smashed at Citrus Heights restaurant for second time
By Mike Hazlip— A Japanese noodle restaurant on Sunrise Boulevard over the weekend became the target of vandalism once again, with an individual breaking every window from the exterior of the building.
Citrus Heights council eyes expanding borders of city
By Mike Hazlip— Twenty-five years after becoming a city, the City of Citrus Heights is again looking into expanding the borders of the city to include one or more areas of unincorporated Sacramento County that were left out…
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.
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.
