Citrus Heights Sentinel
Five things to do in Citrus Heights this August
By Sara Beth Williams– Residents and families looking for a way to close out the end of summer may be interested in several upcoming events for the month of August.
Theatre in the Heights postpones show due to COVID cases
Sentinel staff report– A new comedy slated to debut in Citrus Heights on July 29 was postponed due to several of the cast and crew testing positive for COVID.
Obituary: Joyce Wagner (1926-2022)
It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of Joyce (Myers) Wagner, 95, who passed away on July 6, 2022 after a short illness, surrounded by her grandchildren. Joyce was born November 30, 1926, in Los…
Guest column: what you can expect locally from the outcome of propositions
Guest opinion column by County Supervisor Sue Frost– As has become typical in California, this past November we had a large amount of propositions to vote on. Now that the election is squarely behind us and we know…
LETTER: This election affirmed my faith in my fellow citizens
Letter submitted by Gene Croyle, of Citrus Heights– The current election process has affirmed my faith in my fellow citizens. As opposed to “making America great” as in the red-lining, WASP (White Anglo-Saxon Protestants) dominated and the religious…
Citrus Heights City Council approves first-ever $12M line of credit
Updated 7:23 a.m., Nov. 18– Sentinel staff report– Citrus Heights City Council members on Thursday night unanimously voted to approve a $12 million revolving line of credit, making it the first time the city has ever authorized incurring…
EDITORIAL: Council should re-watch tribute to ‘Tightwad Tingle’ before $12M vote
When former Citrus Heights City Manager Henry Tingle retired two years ago, incoming City Manager Christopher Boyd assured him of one thing: “We’ll never go into debt.” That quote and many others were included in an 18-minute video…
Citrus Heights seeks applicants for 5 seats on Planning Commission
Sentinel staff report– The City of Citrus Heights is currently accepting applications through Dec. 12 for those interested in serving on the Planning Commission, or the City’s Construction Board of Appeals. The seven-member Planning Commission meets up to…
Sunrise MarketPlace director receives Stones ’21’ award for making a difference
Sentinel staff report– Kathilynn Carpenter, who has spearheaded local solutions to homelessness and serves as executive director of the Sunrise MarketPlace in Citrus Heights, was recognized for her community leadership last week with an award from Stones Casino…
Citrus Heights is considering a whopping $12 million line of credit. Here’s why.
Sentinel staff report– Citrus Heights leaders have long-touted the city’s history of being debt-free. But that could soon change…
LETTER: I’m disgusted by the current political climate
Submitted by Citrus Heights resident Lynn Avery– As a senior citizen of the United States and having lived in four different states in my life, I look at comparisons on many levels — but at this time the…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: Camp Fire, Public Hearing, Obituary, Construction
Sentinel staff report– Latest local news briefs include Citrus Heights police officers being deployed to assist with emergency response in Butte County, a public hearing scheduled for a subdivision request at the Birdcage shopping center, and more…
