Citrus Heights Sentinel

New 23-acre nature park, trail in Citrus Heights nearing completion
By Sara Beth Williams– Citrus Heights’ newest park, a 23-acre nature area with nearly a mile-long meandering trail, five bridges, and two new playgrounds, is nearing completion.

Citrus Heights News Briefs: fentanyl, city concert, fatal collision
Latest local news briefs include a concert held outside City Hall on Saturday, the arrest of a 36-year-old local man in possession of suspected fentanyl and a stolen motorcycle, and the coroner’s office identifying a motorcyclist killed in…

Yard Art: Decorated classic Jeep serves as photo backdrop in Citrus Heights
By Sara Beth Williams– During the pandemic, Citrus Heights residents Milla and Denis Oliferchik bought a classic 1955 Jeep Willys in hopes of completely restoring it to its former glory. However, within the first weekend, Milla Oliferchik said…

Fallin’ into Fun event to be held in Birdcage shopping center
Sentinel staff report– A free event with carnival games, food trucks, music, a beer garden and a “makers market” of local artisans and crafters is planned for a new “Fallin’ into Fun” event later this month in Citrus…

LETTER: Tiny homes on Sayonara? No Way
Letter by Jim Olson– I bought my home off of Larwin Drive back in the early 90s and was not told about the issues with the riff-raff on Sayonara Drive at that time. I suffered through a good…

Guest Opinion: Here’s why the roads don’t get fixed
By Sue Frost– As I come to the close of my sixth year on the Board of Supervisors, I have seen many issues fall and rise in terms of importance for the residents of Sacramento County. For example…

Kiwanis Club of Citrus Heights celebrates 50 years of volunteer service
By Sara Beth Williams– From providing educational supplies to local schools, to volunteering at National Night Out, Kiwanis Club of Citrus Heights volunteers have served the local community for 50 years.

Fire heavily damages garage in Citrus Heights home
By Mike Hazlip— A Citrus Heights home was damaged when a fire broke out in the garage Thursday afternoon, sending a plume of smoke in the sky visible to neighboring areas.

Former Teriyaki Land building on market for $675k
By Mike Hazlip— Investors looking for a small piece of commercial property along Auburn Boulevard can own a one-third acre lot with 80 feet of frontage on the main thoroughfare for $675,000.

‘Ghost Tour’ taking place at Mesa Verde HS just in time for Halloween
By Sara Beth Williams– Mesa Verde High School’s drama department will be hosting their second annual “Ghost Tour” on Oct. 20, 21 and 22, just in time for Halloween. The tour will feature student performers as ghosts and…