Citrus Heights Sentinel
Veterans group awarded for bringing Vietnam Memorial Wall to Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— A Citrus Heights veterans group on Tuesday received the annual “Stones 21” award for their efforts to bring The Wall That Heals to the city…
Suspect accused of dragging deputy arrested in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— A 31-year-old suspect in an incident that injured two sheriff’s deputies was arrested in Citrus Heights just hours after it began, the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday…
What’s going on with plans for a new Sonic on Antelope Road?
By Mike Hazlip— Recent activity has been observed on a vacant lot on Antelope Road located just outside of Citrus Heights that is slated to become a gas station and Sonic location…
Celebration of life for Citrus Heights councilman to be held April 15
By Mike Hazlip— A celebration of life has been scheduled to take place this weekend for former Citrus Heights Councilman Steve Miller…
The story behind this unusual red building in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— Along Cook Avenue in Citrus Heights, across from a horse vaulting facility training for the next state fair, is a red building with a radio playing non-stop inside, and the date “Oct. 7, 1946” written…
City agrees to sell vacant lots on Sayonara Drive for $1 each. Here’s why
By Mike Hazlip— The Citrus Heights City Council last month voted unanimously to approve an agreement with Habitat for Humanity to develop low-income housing on Sayonara Drive, with part of that agreement including the sale of 12 vacant…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: rabbits, obituary, stadium
Latest local news briefs include abandoned rabbits causing a stir at Sylvan Oaks Library, an obituary for a 93-year-old Citrus Heights resident, and a sneak peak look at Mesa Verde High School’s stadium project.
Obituary: Dave Crum (Feb. 9, 2023)
Submitted by family– Dave Crum passed away on February 9, 2023. Dave and his family lived in Citrus Heights for the last 25 years…
Organic garden in Citrus Heights hosting spring plant sale
Sentinel staff report– The all-organic Sylvan Ranch Community Garden in Citrus Heights will host its 2023 annual plant sale from April 14-16, with organizers inviting the public to pick up a plant or two to help support the…
Citrus Heights Letters: Green waste, fines, Republic Services
Editor’s note: These letters were written in response to an article published on April 1, 2023: Citrus Heights residents could soon face fines for not sorting waste properly Latest letters to the editor from Citrus Heights Sentinel readers…
Popular roller rink in Citrus Heights marks 50 years in business
By Sara Beth Williams– Sunrise Rollerland first opened its doors in 1973, offering skating to the community of Citrus Heights.
Waste: Residents question what goes in which bin, with fines coming soon
By Mike Hazlip— With Republic Services set to begin issuing fines for improperly sorted waste, Citrus Heights residents are asking how to sort their waste under the guidelines…
