Citrus Heights Sentinel
National Night Out draws hundreds to C-Bar-C Park
By Sara Beth Williams– Under the canopy of leafy shade trees, tucked behind the softball fields at the C-Bar-C Park picnic area off Oak Avenue, neighbors from across Citrus Heights ventured out to enjoy free food and activities…
City’s neighborhood groups seek to inform residents, improve Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— When Citrus Heights incorporated more than 20 years ago, community leaders established 11 neighborhood associations to help build projects, improve neighborhoods, raise concerns to police and City Council, and build community.
Citrus Heights News Briefs: drug arrest, obituary, City Council
Latest local news briefs include a total of nine residents pulling papers to run for Citrus Heights City Council, an obituary for a San Juan High School alumni, and a local man arrested on drug and parole-related charges.
LETTER: Gas stations in Sunrise MarketPlace? No!
By Lynn F. Avery– [RE: City considering ban on new gas stations near Sunrise Mall; July 10th] I’m a 32-year resident of Citrus Heights. I have seen the “marketplace” area evolve from a thriving Mecca of varied lively…
Antelope Road Christian Fellowship has changed names. Here’s why
By Mike Hazlip— A prominent Citrus Heights church on Antelope Road is re-branding with a name change that the pastor says better reflects its purpose.
Sylvan Corners scene of heavy police activity on Saturday
Sentinel staff report– Drivers traveling through Sylvan Corners on Saturday evening could see more than half a dozen police units either blocking one lane of traffic on Auburn Boulevard or parking with lights flashing in the Kentucky Fried…
The story behind this long-standing beauty college in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip– When Becky and Charles Hamilton built Citrus Heights Beauty College in 1969, afros, bouffants and pixy cuts were the popular styles of the day while “Sugar, Sugar” by The Archies was number one on Billboard’s…
Five things to do in Citrus Heights this August
By Sara Beth Williams– Residents and families looking for a way to close out the end of summer may be interested in several upcoming events for the month of August.
Theatre in the Heights postpones show due to COVID cases
Sentinel staff report– A new comedy slated to debut in Citrus Heights on July 29 was postponed due to several of the cast and crew testing positive for COVID.
Obituary: Joyce Wagner (1926-2022)
It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of Joyce (Myers) Wagner, 95, who passed away on July 6, 2022 after a short illness, surrounded by her grandchildren. Joyce was born November 30, 1926, in Los…
