Citrus Heights Sentinel
Retiring theatre teacher reflects on 30 years at Mesa Verde High School
By Sara Beth Williams– After three decades of teaching at Mesa Verde High School, Theatre Director Deni Scofield will be retiring at the end of the 2022-23 school year, leaving behind a legacy of impact…
Goats, sheep coming to Citrus Heights for city grazing project
Sentinel staff report– Goats and sheep will be grazing in Citrus Heights later this month to aid with weed abatement in various areas of the city…
Citrus Heights homeless assistance nonprofit receives $10k donation
A local organization is stepping up to help the community in the ongoing wake of the closure of…
New, low-income apartment project takes shape on Sunrise Blvd
By Mike Hazlilp— After years of planning and preparation, construction is visibly taking shape on a new 47-unit supportive housing project for low-income residents on Sunrise Boulevard near Oak Avenue.
Family Fun Fest, tomato taste-off planned for Sunrise Mall
By Mike Hazlip— The Sunrise MarketPlace and Sunrise Farmers Market have announced a Family Fun Fest and “Tomato Taste-off” planned for this Saturday.
The Civic Minute: What’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?
The Citrus Heights City Council will convene Thursday evening to hold a special study session regarding short-term rental regulations, followed by a regular council meeting to consider approving the purchase of body-worn cameras for police and authorizing actions…
Annual 9/11 memorial event to be held in Citrus Heights
Sentinel staff report– A memorial ceremony to honor those who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001, will be held at Sylvan Cemetery this Saturday.
Q&A: What’s happening with plans for that pizza drive-thru in Citrus Heights?
Sentinel staff report– Plans for a pizza drive-thru restaurant on Auburn Boulevard were approved by the city’s Planning Commission in 2018, but more than three years later the building still stands empty and a for sale sign has…
City shares update on $23M plan to revitalize Auburn Boulevard corridor
An impressive $23 million in largely grant-funded improvements are planned for Auburn Boulevard, from Rusch Park to the Roseville border.
Citrus Heights artist wins award for neighborhood-inspired painting
By Rylie Friesen- A local artist has been recognized with an award for a painting she says was inspired by a view across the street from her Citrus Heights home.
Community gathers to remember Kathy Cook, founder of Citrus Heights marching band
By Mike Hazlip— Citrus Heights community members gathered at Sylvan Cemetery Thursday morning to remember Kathy Cook, the founder of the Citrus Heights Community Marching Band.
Meet Stan Munoz: From retail worker to Citrus Heights community volunteer
When Stan Munoz began his career with JCPenny in the 1960s, a nice suit ranged between $80 to a little over $100, his first home in the area cost less than $20,000, his hourly wage was $1.09 and…
