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2024: Check out these Christmas light displays in Citrus Heights

Decorated yards and Christmas lights are again on display in various neighborhoods all across Citrus Heights, as residents celebrate the season with lights and other decor…

Toys for the Troops' Kids is looking for donations and is located at Sunrise Blvd. and Greenback Ln. in the Citrus Town Center parking lot. // SB Williams

Toys for the Troops’ Kids seeking donations, volunteers in Citrus Heights

A local nonprofit that collects toys for children of military families is in great need of volunteers this year…

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Voting for city’s 2024 ‘Best Lights in Citrus Heights’ contest now open

Voting for the Best Lights in Citrus Heights opened on Monday will close Saturday at midnight…

Local nonprofit wraps up year of working with homeless in Citrus Heights

By Mike Hazlip— The Citrus Heights Homeless Assistance Resource Team (HART) is wrapping up its 2021 efforts, and planning for expanded efforts next year to help those living on the streets as well as those at risk of…

Guest Opinion: A public ‘thank you’ to Texas Roadhouse in Citrus Heights

By Paul Reyes– Hello Citrus Heights! My name is Paul Reyes and I am a member of the American Legion here in Citrus Heights.

Homelessness

Small Citrus Heights march recognizes Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day

By Mike Hazlip— A small group of people gathered at Adalbertos Mexican restaurant on Greenback Lane Tuesday night for a short walk to commemorate Homeless Persons’ Memorial day.

Guest Opinion: Get masks out of classrooms

By Supervisor Sue Frost– On the heels of a new statewide mask mandate and the continued declaration of a COVID-19 state of emergency, it feels necessary to once again advocate for a population left seemingly voiceless throughout this…

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Eight top Christmas light displays in Citrus Heights for 2021

Sentinel staff report– Creative and custom Christmas light displays have once again popped up around Citrus Heights, as residents celebrate the holidays with decorated yards and rooftops.

Citrus Heights News Briefs: collision, DUI Checkpoint results, obituary

Latest local news briefs include results from a Friday night DUI checkpoint held on Auburn Boulevard, a vehicle colliding with several trees on Greenback Lane and the Police Department sharing video highlights from its holiday gift drop.

Donations pour in to support Citrus Heights families with hardships

By Mike Hazlip— Tuesday wrapped up the donation period for “Operation Holiday Cheer,” an effort to bring some relief and joy to families in Citrus Heights who experienced a recent hardship.

Winter Shelter, Messiah Lutheran Church

Rotating homeless shelter to begin Dec. 26 in Citrus Heights; volunteers sought

By Mike Hazlip— Citing a decline in volunteers amid the coronavirus pandemic, organizers of a rotating winter homeless shelter in Citrus Heights are seeking to enlist more help in preparation for the shelter opening later this month.

Local laundry nonprofit continues help for low-income residents during pandemic

By Mike Hazlip— Laundry Love Citrus Heights is striving to help those in-need and build community one wash at a time, and although the pandemic has hampered the effort somewhat — the laundry is still spinning.