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LETTERS: proposed apartment complex, future of Sunrise Mall

Latest letters and comments from Sentinel readers address plans for a 22-unit apartment complex behind Raley’s, and the future of Sunrise Mall…

Harmer family, Red White and Blue Parade

LETTER: Saddened by decision to cancel annual Citrus Heights parade

By Wayne Harmer– Some of you may know me and my family. I go by the tag, Float Master. I am very sad of the news that one of the best organized parades in Northern California, has been…

2015 red white and blue parade, citrus heights

LETTER: Will Christmas and the tree lighting be next to go?

I liked our Red White and Blue Parade and the timing in between Flag Day and the Fourth of July. It always made me feel like our city was satisfying two salutes to our nation’s history, our patriotism…

Sunrise apartments, Citrus Heights

LETTER: There’s nothing ‘low-income’ about this $22 million project

The 47-unit development on Sunrise Boulevard is said to have a cost of about $22 million. That is about $468,000 per unit, which is not “low-income” housing by any standard, especially not in 95610, where the median home…

Sunrise Mall

More Letters: Would these be better future uses for Sunrise Mall?

Latest letters from readers suggest redevelopment options for the aging Sunrise Mall, including mixed-use or completely replacing the mall with a college campus.

Citrus Heights Sunrise Mall

LETTER: Sunrise Mall’s new owner should be watched carefully

Letter submitted by Citrus Heights resident Scott Smith– A commercial real estate investment and management firm that buys a major mall that is in decline, and does not deny claims of being an “absentee landlord” and “slumlord,” is…

Citrus Heights city hall

LETTER: Pay raises at City Hall should require approval from voters

Pay raises should be put to the will of the voting public. If 3/4 of the voters believe these individuals deserve raises, then so be it…

homeless man

LETTERS: homeless, police, Citrus Heights Navigator program

Latest letters include various perspectives from residents and area homeless who share their thoughts on the “navigator program” in Citrus Heights, an effort designed to connect homeless with resources and help them get into housing…

police officer, citrus heights

LETTER: Navigator program is working, but homeless have to want help

Homelessness continues to be a challenge in Citrus Heights and throughout the nation; however, the City of Citrus Heights remains committed to providing services to those in need…

Sunrise apartments, Citrus Heights

LETTERS: low-income housing, what about the middle class?

Latest letters to the editor address housing needs in Citrus Heights and the proposed 47-unit low-income housing project on Sunrise Boulevard…