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Citrus Heights Water District votes 2-1 in favor of rate increase

The Citrus Heights Water District Board of Directors voted 2-1 in favor of increasing its rates for the upcoming year during a public hearing held Wednesday…

Letters to the Editor: Gateway arch, sidewalks

Latest Letters to the Editor discuss the gateway arch, and a recently approved pavement preservation projects design contract…

2 dogs playing // Photo by Mia Anderson on Unsplash

Citrus Heights to launch free ‘Chip Chip Hooray’ pet microchipping events

The Citrus Heights Police Department’s Animal Services Division is helping local residents keep their pets safe through three free pet microchipping events…

Veteran Kermit Schayltz (left) and Scott Miller (right) in American Canyon setting up the Traveling Wall in September, 2025. // Courtesy of Kermit Schayltz

This veteran proves service, resilience, doesn’t end after war

For local business owner and Vietnam veteran Kermit Schayltz, service to his country and service to his community go hand in hand…

A veteran-themed mural graces the wall of Stones Gambling Hall's parking garage. // SB Williams

The inspiration behind this Veterans-Themed mural at Stones Gambling Hall

By Sara Beth Williams– A veteran-themed mural graces a portion of the wall on Stones Gambling Hall’s parking garage in Citrus Heights, standing as a public tribute to the men and women who served in the Vietnam War.…

Artwork graces a long wall on Auburn Blvd.

Citrus Heights Arts seeking community artists to contribute to large mural

By Sara Beth Williams– Citrus Heights Arts has announced plans for a new community mural project that will soon bring color and creativity to a long stretch of retaining wall along Auburn Boulevard. The mural, which will be…

Along with Santa and Mrs. Clause, police officers and firefighters delivered piles of wrapped gifts to children for the holidays.

Citrus Heights Police accepting food, gifts donations for annual Operation Holiday Cheer

The Citrus Heights Police Department is now accepting family nominations and donations of food, unwrapped gifts, and other items for its 17th annual Operation Holiday Cheer…

Attendees of Moore's memorial gathered for a brunch following the service. // SB Williams

Friends, colleagues, honor memory of longtime pastor during memorial service

Dozens gathered at Friends Church in Citrus Heights on Saturday, Nov. 1, to celebrate the life of the church’s longtime pastor of 28 years, Edward Tweed Moore…

Single Mom Strong, Tara Taylor

Single moms group seeks community’s help to assist families in need

Single Mom Strong, a local nonprofit that supports families with single mothers with various resources, is responding to the anticipated increase in need by launching a grocery gift card drive to provide…

Vereans Community Center

Free Veterans Day concert, retired flag ceremony, planned in Citrus Heights

The Veterans Community Center plans to host a free Veterans Day concert and flag retiring ceremony on Tuesday, Nov. 11…

Veterans Day, Citrus Heights

Annual Veterans Day ceremony to be held in Citrus Heights

Sentinel staff report– American Legion Post 637 will host its annual Veterans Day ceremony at Sylvan Cemetery on Tuesday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m…