Citrus Heights Sentinel
Shoe closet seeks donations to help local elementary school students
By Sara Beth Williams– A local nonprofit in Citrus Heights is continuing to provide new socks and shoes for children in need at Mariposa Avenue Elementary School.
What’s going on in front of Holy Family Catholic Church?
Sentinel staff report– Construction fencing and heavy equipment have recently appeared in front of Holy Family Catholic Church, along a high-traffic section of Old Auburn Road near Sunrise Boulevard.
Sylvan Cemetery celebrates its 160th birthday
By Mike Hazlip— September marks 160 years since the first burial took place at Sylvan Cemetery on Sept. 4, 1862, hailing back to a time when early settlers were establishing farms in the area.
Guest Opinion: Sunrise Mall doesn’t have to die.
As a lifelong resident of Citrus Heights and a Macy Plaza Drive apartment dweller, my heart breaks on an almost daily basis as I drive to work and see the remains of our once grand and bustling mall…
Citrus Heights Historical Society plans Aerospace museum tour
The Citrus Heights Historical Society will offer a guided tour of the Aerospace Museum of California on Saturday, June 8, at 10:30 a.m…
Collision causes road closure in Citrus Heights; 25,000 lose power
Police closed down a section of Antelope Road near Rusch Park Thursday morning after an SUV collided with a power pole and left more than 25,000 SMUD customers without power…
Memorial Day march, ceremony in Citrus Heights commemorates the fallen
Many throughout the city of Citrus Heights paused to attend the annual Memorial Day service held under the gazebo at Sylvan Cemetery on Monday..
City drops proposed 45-day ban on development at Sunrise Mall
A proposal to temporarily ban development at Sunrise Mall was pulled from the agenda during Thursday’s council meeting, with the City Council instead opting to pursue a General Plan amendment dealing with future development in the mall area…
San Juan High School alumni award over $42k in student scholarships
Members of the San Juan High School Alumni Association (SJAA) recognized 17 graduating senior students on Thursday night with individual scholarship awards totaling $42,500…
Nationwide closure to affect Dressbarn store in Citrus Heights
Dressbarn on Monday became the latest among a growing number of retail stores to announce a decision to shut their doors nationwide, including in Citrus Heights…
Obituary: Gordon Cook, owner of Citrus Heights Saw & Mower (1935-2019)
Gordon Cook, owner of Citrus Heights Saw & Mower at 7238 Auburn Blvd. near Sylvan Corners passed away May 18, 2019, surrounded by his family, following a long illness and struggle with dementia. He was born in January…
Citrus Heights Police Logs: toe ring, assault, massage trouble
Latest local police logs include reports of a woman having her toe ring stolen by an employee during a pedicure, a large number of people fighting outside a bar on Auburn Boulevard, and a man being chased out…
