Citrus Heights Sentinel
Citrus Heights tree lighting draws large crowd at City Hall
By Mike Hazlip— Hundreds gathered outside City Hall Wednesday night to watch the tree lighting in person for the first time since the pandemic began over a year ago.
Sunrise Mall welcomes three new shops, amid redevelopment plans
By Mike Hazlip— There are three fewer vacant spaces in Sunrise Mall now that two clothing stores and a barber shop recently opened their doors. The city announced the new tenants in a social media release Monday, encouraging…
Citrus Heights police say ‘suspicious’ animal deaths likely caused by coyote
Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights Police Department on Tuesday responded to claims circulating on social media of cats and other animals being found mutilated around the city, saying a coyote is likely to blame.
Area church to host 10th annual holiday craft fair in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— Promising more than 40 vendors, along with food and photos with Santa, Antelope Road Christian Fellowship will be hosting its 10th annual Holiday Boutique and Craft Fair this Saturday, December 4.
Woman assaulted during attempted carjacking in Citrus Heights neighborhood
By Mike Hazlip— Citrus Heights police are investigating an attempted carjacking that occurred in a residential neighborhood Monday night when an unknown male suspect struck a woman in the head while in her driveway.
Owner of Citrus Heights’ oldest salon looks to pass on talent to next generation
By Mike Hazlip— Victoria Wolfe learned how to cut hair at 14, and now the 64-year-old is passing along her hard-won wisdom on to the next generation of cosmetologists.
Citrus Heights News Briefs: Black Friday, outdoors, local history
Latest local news briefs include shoppers lining up outside a Citrus Heights store on Thanksgiving Day, the city promoting a program offering up to $10,000 grants for local history and arts projects, and local residents participating in a…
The story behind the towers at Sylvan Corners
By Nadezhda Chayka Otterstad– Seven prominent towers stand at Sylvan Corners in Citrus Heights, but the meaning behind them is largely unknown to the thousands of drivers who pass through the busy intersection each day.
Citrus Heights nonprofits could use some help on Giving Tuesday
Sentinel staff report– November 30 is “Giving Tuesday,” a day encouraging support for nonprofits, following the holiday shopping frenzies of Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
Holiday blood drive to be held in Citrus Heights, amid national shortage
Sentinel staff report– An upcoming blood drive in Citrus Heights will be held on Van Maren Lane this Thursday, as the nation faces an emergency blood shortage.
