Community

Local group raises funds, sponsors 18 feral cat TNRs in Citrus Heights
Thirty-two feral cats were trapped and neutered last Friday at Citrus Heights’ new low cost spay and neuter clinic, with over half covered through fundraising done by local animal rescue and nonprofit groups…

November Events: What’s happening around Citrus Heights?
November events in Citrus Heights this month seek to bring the community together through theatrical productions, public officials gatherings, holiday vender and craft fairs, and food drives…

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 Wednesday, Nov. 11…

Citrus Heights to host annual ‘State of the City’ address
The City of Citrus Heights’ annual State of the City address is planned for Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026, at Citrus Heights City Hall.

Memorial wall completed, awaiting plaques, at Citrus Heights vet center
The center is now taking orders for plaques, the nonprofit announced on social media…

Single Mom Strong launching chicken pot pie fundraiser to support local families
Citrus Heights nonprofit Single Mom Strong is offering a way for residents to pick up ready-made family dinners while at the same time, helping support local single mothers and their families….

Citrus Heights prepares for winter weather as strong El Niño takes hold
The City of Citrus Heights says it is prepared to handle a potentially wetter than average winter this year, as predictions of the strongest El Niño on record flood the headlines….

Editorial: Why The Sentinel doesn’t endorse candidates or ballot measures
During an election season when readers are again bombarded with opinions from across the political spectrum telling them how to vote, The Sentinel has once again chosen not to endorse political candidates or ballot measures….

Citrus Heights expands sandbag availability to four weekends ahead of winter weather
The city announced Wednesday that additional weekends have been made available for sandbag distributions, with the first one slated for this Saturday…

Annual Howl-O-Ween parade, festival, returns to Rusch Park this October
The annual pet-themed “Howl-O-Ween” parade and harvest festival is set to return to Rusch Park this year on Saturday, Oct. 17…

Elks Lodge donates materials, labor for Citrus Heights Veterans Center memorial wall
Work on a long-planned veterans memorial wall at the Veterans Community Center in Citrus Heights is nearly complete after beginning early last week, the nonprofit said in an update on social media…

Letter from the Mayor: Service that shapes our city
Your City Council sets three-year goals for Citrus Heights, then identifies annual objectives to move those goals forward. This helps us stay focused on what matters, making progress residents can see. It also gives our community many ways…




