Citrus Heights Sentinel
End of an Era: The last Rite Aid in Citrus Heights has shuttered
By Mike Hazlip— The fallout from nationwide drugstore closures has hit Citrus Heights, as the last of three Rite Aid stores in the city closed its doors for the final time last month…
Community remembers life of longtime resident with heart for service
By Mike Hazlip— Residents and community leaders attended a memorial for Jack Duncan, just two years after he held a similar event for his late wife, Jean Duncan…
December is filled with events in Citrus Heights. Here’s 10 of them
By Sara Beth Williams– Events planned in Citrus Heights during the month of December include a laser light show, the city’s tree lighting, a holiday concert, performances of the Nutcracker, and more…
The Civic Minute: What’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?
Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights City Council will meet this Thursday to take up matters relating to city finances, housing and other items.
Congressman Bera to speak at Citrus Heights Community Center
Sentinel staff report– Congressman Ami Bera (D-Sacramento) will be speaking in Citrus Heights on March 14 during a luncheon hosted by the Chamber of Commerce…
Police call in helicopter after incident at Citrus Heights restaurant
By Mike Hazlip– An incident on Saturday night in Citrus Heights involving a disturbance and report of a gun at the Raising Cane’s restaurant on Greenback Lane prompted a police response and helicopter assistance.
Citrus Heights News Briefs: ‘N-word,’ home sales, school board
Latest local news briefs include an investigation launched after a staff member reportedly used the “N-word” at San Juan High School, a report on diversity in representation on school boards, and an update on home sales in Citrus…
Citrus Heights seeks applications for $50k community projects grant
Sentinel staff report– Utilizing $50,000 in funding from American Rescue Plan Act pandemic recovery funding, the City of Citrus Heights has launched a Community Projects Grant program and is now seeking applications.
Hobby Lobby hiring ‘undercover’ loss prevention agent in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— National retailer Hobby Lobby is seeking to fill a job opening in Citrus Heights for a plain clothes loss prevention agent, according to an online job posting
What happens when your backyard becomes part of Rusch Park?
By Sara Beth Williams– For almost 70 years, three generations of the Baca family resided at a 1,600-square-foot home on Antelope Road, surrounded by Rusch Park property.
Amid recent thefts, postal service urges residents to report mail theft
By Mike Hazlip— Stolen mail from mailboxes and break-ins at cluster boxes are a concern in Citrus Heights and elsewhere, with complaints being made on social media and recent incidents being reported to The Sentinel. But the postal…
New congregation calls historic Citrus Heights church home
By Mike Hazlip— After sitting vacant for just over six months, a new congregation is set to begin holding services in a century-old church building on Old Auburn Road.
