Citrus Heights Sentinel

Annual Veterans Day ceremony to be held Thursday in Citrus Heights
Sentinel staff report– Sylvan Cemetery will host its annual Veterans Day ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m.

Citrus Heights thrift store struggles to stay open after flooding, issues
By Mike Hazlip— Kelsee’s Purse thrift store opened on Sunrise Boulevard in late 2018 to benefit those experiencing homelessness, but owner Ildiko Carpenter says recent maintenance issues along with nearby construction have made it difficult to keep the…

Report: Citrus Heights ended up with $3.6M surplus, despite projected shortfalls
Sentinel staff report– Despite dire projections of shortfalls and cuts to police amid the coronavirus pandemic and budget discussions, a financial update presented to the City Council last week shows Citrus Heights concluded the last fiscal year with…

More changes underway at Copperwood Square in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— Demolition work inside the former Hometown Buffet at 7016 Sunrise Blvd. is almost complete, as part of the latest changes at the Copperwood Square shopping plaza in Citrus Heights.

Citrus Heights council approves significant green waste fee increase
By Mike Hazlip— Following a split vote from the City Council last week, Citrus Heights’ historically low waste collection fees appear set to significantly increase starting mid-next year as a result of a new state-mandated organic waste collection…

Farmers market, holiday craft show happening this weekend at Sunrise Mall
Sentinel staff report– A holiday craft show promising more than 50 vendors is slated to take place outside Sunrise Mall this Saturday and Sunday, in conjunction with a weekly farmer’s market.

Citrus Heights News Briefs: Protest, redistricting, obituary
Latest local news briefs include protesters demonstrating against a “Trunk or Treat” event at Celtic Cross Presbyterian Church, input sought on redrawing Sacramento County supervisor district lines, and an obituary of a San Juan High School alumna.

Realtor’s Column: How were October home sales in Citrus Heights? Not too scary
By Beth Moran– Now that the eviction moratorium has expired, how has that impacted home sales in our area?

Citrus Heights council votes to support choice in vaccine mandate controversy
Following discussion and last-minute wording changes on Thursday, the Citrus City Council voted 4-1 to support a resolution officially “expressing support for citizens’ individual rights and choice as it relates to the COVID-19 vaccine.”

New 23-home subdivision taking shape in Citrus Heights
Framing is up for some of the first homes as construction of a new 23-home subdivision in Citrus Heights begins to take shape off Sunrise Boulevard.




