Citrus Heights Sentinel
Citrus Heights News Briefs: Holiday Cheer, fitness club, tobacco ban
Latest local news briefs include video highlights from a police gift-drop to children on Sayonara Way, local impacts of Prop 31’s ban on flavored tobacco, the sale of a fitness club in Citrus Heights, and upcoming holiday closures…
Guest Opinion: What’s with the virgin birth and Christmas?
By Michael Bullington– As the City of Citrus Heights slows its engines of commerce, the hustle and bustle of government and the rush of everyday life, what better time to reflect on the reason for the season?
New toy store opens in Sunrise Mall
By Mike Hazlip— A toy store is the newest tenant at Sunrise mall, opening just a month before the Christmas shopping season.
Citrus Heights has 19 fireworks stands. See which nonprofit is behind each one
Want to support a local nonprofit? It can be as simple as choosing where to purchase fireworks.
Citrus Heights costume shop closes doors permanently after COVID-19 hardships
Empty cubbies once full of all kinds of shoes, a counter top with a few remaining glittering accessories, and costumes hanging on the last few clothing racks, sat among the dull cardboard of moving boxes on Friday afternoon…
Citrus Heights didn’t do a homeless count this year. Here’s why
Economic hardships surrounding the coronavirus pandemic have left questions regarding what the impact will be on homelessness. But, in Citrus Heights, those figures likely won’t be known until next year.
Citrus Heights pastor reflects on ups and downs of serving homeless during COVID-19 crisis
When the coronavirus pandemic first hit earlier this year, Greg Kaiser, senior pastor of Antelope Road Christian Fellowship, partnered with a local nonprofit to provide a place for setting up tents for the homeless, along with meals and…
DeAngelo hearing to be live-streamed. Here’s where to watch it online
A high-profile hearing involving the suspected Golden State Killer, Joseph James DeAngelo, will be held on Monday, June 29, at 9:30 a.m.
Citrus Heights votes to relax outdoor dining rules during pandemic
The Citrus Heights City Council voted Thursday to allow local restaurants to use up to 50% of their allocated parking spaces for outdoor dining, according to a statement released Friday.
LETTER: Why has wearing a mask become a political issue?
I’m a retired teacher, 70 years old next month, and am suffering with COPD. I try to take care of myself. I respect the COVID-19 precautions. But I do go to the grocery store because I just can’t…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: COVID-19, gym sued, $17k ring
Latest local news briefs include a local gym being sued for nearly $100,000 in back rent and other charges, the latest COVID-19 numbers, and a Citrus Heights diver finding a man’s $17,000 ring.
Sort Smart: 5 things you should know about what’s recyclable in Citrus Heights
Wondering if that bubble wrap, pizza box or broken glass jar should go in the recycling bin?
