Citrus Heights Sentinel
Citrus Heights resident encourages others to learn sign language
The City of Citrus Heights last week proclaimed September 2023 as Deaf and Hard of Hearing Awareness month, with the proclamation accepted by local resident Nate Dutra…
What’s going on at the old Tokyo Buffet building on Greenback Lane?
Drivers traveling along Greenback Lane in Citrus Heights have long passed by the vacant, former Tokyo Buffet restaurant which in recent months has seen significant exterior work under way…
Sunday Funday to bring food, fun to Rusch Park this weekend
The annual Sunday Funday event will return to Rusch Community Park on Sept. 24 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m…
Citrus Heights residential property sells for a record $1.25M
By Mike Hazlip— It’s not just the heat that’s beating records lately, a Citrus Heights residential property last month sold for $1.25 million — beating the previous record by $200,000.
Citrus Heights high school teams to face off this Friday in ‘Citrus Bowl’ rivalry
By Sara Beth Williams– San Juan High School and Mesa Verde High School football teams are scheduled to face each other on the field this Friday in the annual Citrus Bowl.
Sept. 11 memorial event to be held at Sylvan Cemetery
Sylvan Cemetery will hold its fourth annual Sept. 11 memorial event this Sunday, in remembrance of those who lost their lives during the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.
Local church donates backpacks, supplies to Citrus Heights schools
By Sara Beth Williams– In an effort to help families struggling to buy school supplies, staff and volunteers from Heights Church last month delivered 480 backpacks to 10 different Citrus Heights schools in the San Juan Unified School…
Where can you go to beat the heat in Citrus Heights?
By Sara Beth Williams– With extreme, record-breaking heat and no school for students on Labor Day, families in Citrus Heights had limited options for local places to go and cool down over the weekend.
Which council seats are up for election in Citrus Heights this year?
Sentinel staff report– Unlike elections held prior to 2020, about two out of every five voters in Citrus Heights will not be able to vote in any of the races for City Council this year.
Police confirm reports of body found in ditch along Fair Oaks Blvd.
By Mike Hazlip— Reports on social media of police activity and the possible discovery of a body on Saturday night near Fair Oaks Boulevard and Greenback Lane were confirmed by police on Tuesday.
Volunteers sought for service day at Rusch Park
By Sara Beth Williams– Volunteers are being sought for a service day at Rusch Park from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. this Saturday, Sept. 10, in honor of the National Day of Service and Remembrance.
Sept. 8 Citrus Heights council meeting cancelled
Sentinel staff report– The Sept. 8 meeting of the Citrus Heights City Council has been cancelled, with the next meeting slated for Sept. 22, 2022.
