Community Voices

Guest column submitted by Michael Bullington– Perhaps you read in last week’s Sentinel about the seven must see Christmas displays in Citrus Heights. Yes, our wee city, playing Bethlehem to Sacramento’s Jerusalem, is filled with wonderfully lit displays…

Guest opinion column submitted by David Warren– My past columns intended to stimulate discussion on municipal government issues, even if disagreeable or uncomfortable. And I am grateful that in Citrus Heights we are, without fear of reprisal, able…

Guest opinion column by County Supervisor Sue Frost– It is a difficult time to be a police officer in the United States. While it may or may not be fair, incidents across the country have left many people…

Guest column submitted by Michael Bullington– I’m going to guess that most of us in Citrus Heights will be celebrating Thanksgiving this Thursday. But where did this tradition come from?

Guest opinion submitted by Norman Hill– When I saw the latest map of Watt Communities’ proposed 261-home development off Arcadia Drive in Citrus Heights, immediately two major concerns for public safety came to mind. I believe the city…

Guest opinion column submitted by David Warren– “Then the Lord said to Cain, ‘Where is Abel your brother?’ And he said, ‘I do not know. Am I my brother’s keeper?” – Genesis 4:9. At a recent city council…

Guest column by Citrus Heights resident Michael Bullington– One hundred years ago, two events took place that would shape the history of our world in an indelible way. One was a belated blessing; the other was an imminent…

Homelessness is on the rise in Sacramento County. The issue is evident just by keeping your eyes peeled while taking a short drive in any direction. Not to mention it being constantly talked about in public meetings, newspapers,…

Guest opinion column submitted by David Warren– At the Sept. 28 Citrus Heights City Council meeting, the Cub Scouts presented and posted the colors, followed by leading the Salute to the Flag. As the audience took their seats,…