Citrus Heights Sentinel
Citrus Heights nonprofit to re-launch men’s mentorship program for kids of single moms
By Mike Hazlip– Single Mom Strong, which is headquartered in Citrus Heights, this year is pairing volunteer men with children of single mothers in a program that is re-starting after being on hold during the pandemic…
Republic Services shares details about new fines, ‘contamination tags’
By Mike Hazlip— More than a year after controversial state legislation mandating organic waste recycling went into effect, Republic Services is now set to begin fining households in Citrus Heights that are found to have significant contamination in…
Comic Con event coming to Sunrise Mall
Sunrise Mall will be home of an event billed as “Not Your Typical Comic Con” on the weekend of June 24-25. The event is free and family friendly and offers a variety of different vendors, merchandise, and activities…
21 businesses Citrus Heights welcomed in 2021
Sentinel staff report– New businesses opening in Citrus Heights over past year included nearly a dozen restaurants, several coffee shops, a new plant nursery, and more.
New Greek food eatery opens in Citrus Heights shopping plaza
By Mike Hazlip— A new American and Greek food restaurant opened earlier this month in the Grand Oaks shopping center, taking up a space formerly home to a Mexican restaurant.
Citrus Heights Letters: masks in schools, homeless at the library
Latest letters from Citrus Heights Sentinel readers include comments on a recent guest column by Supervisor Sue Frost regarding masks in schools, along with a letter about homelessness outside Sylvan Oaks Library.
Citrus Heights News Briefs: obituary, house fire, toy giveaway
Latest local news briefs include an obituary of a local businesswoman, a Citrus Heights teen helping collect and giveaway toys on Christmas Eve, and investigators assessing a house fire on Cheshire Way.
Star Wars fans will love the holiday decor outside this Citrus Heights home
By Mike Hazlip— The homes along Orelle Creek Court in Citrus Heights are known for their annual Christmas lights displays, but one home’s decorations are from a galaxy far, far away.
Local nonprofit wraps up year of working with homeless in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— The Citrus Heights Homeless Assistance Resource Team (HART) is wrapping up its 2021 efforts, and planning for expanded efforts next year to help those living on the streets as well as those at risk of…
Guest Opinion: A public ‘thank you’ to Texas Roadhouse in Citrus Heights
By Paul Reyes– Hello Citrus Heights! My name is Paul Reyes and I am a member of the American Legion here in Citrus Heights.
Firehouse Subs, Starbucks coming to Citrus Heights shopping center
By Mike Hazlip— The redevelopment of the Sunrise Village shopping plaza at the corner of Sunrise Boulevard and Madison Avenue continues, with the latest future tenant listed as Firehouse Subs.
Raising Cane’s opens with long lines in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— Citrus Heights’ most recent fast food restaurant seems to be living up to its reputation as a chicken finger hot spot, as the drive-thru line this week for Raising Cane’s at times extended far behind…
