Guest Opinion: This new regional council could help address homeless crisis
From 2017 to 2019, Sacramento County’s homeless population grew by a staggering 19%…
Community rallies behind single mom in Citrus Heights faced with losing home
Sentinel staff report–A single mom in Citrus Heights faced with losing her home before Christmas was able to pay her rent in full this weekend, thanks to the help of dozens of residents and strangers. As a last…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: evacuation, mosquitoes, obituary, election
Latest local news briefs include the passing of a 67-year-old San Juan High School alumni, flooding at Sunrise Mall and two challengers entering the race for Sue Frost’s seat on the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors…
Nutcracker ballet, Frozen Winter Festival coming to Citrus Heights this week
Nutcracker ballet performances will be coming to Citrus Heights Dec. 18, followed by a Frozen-themed winter festival on Dec. 21.
LETTERS: Here’s how to fix Old Auburn Road
I have lived in Citrus Heights and Orangevale for many years and use the intersection of Fair Oaks Boulevard and Old Auburn Road very often.
Single mom holding yard sale as last-resort to not lose house before Christmas
Just six months ago, 42-year-old April Koontz had enough money to pay the bills and monthly rent for her Citrus Heights home. But then her hours got cut at work, child support checks halted, and a vehicle break-in…
New playground opens at Rusch Park
Children and families now have a new playground to enjoy at Rusch Park in Citrus Heights, after a ribbon cutting ceremony for the playground was held on Wednesday morning.
LETTERS: Police logs were valuable source of info in Citrus Heights
Latest letters from Citrus Heights residents respond to the recent decision by the police department to discontinue posting daily incident bulletins about local crimes and reports…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: playground opening, election, tree lighting
Latest local news briefs include hundreds gathering for the city’s annual tree lighting, a big rig catching fire, the grand opening of a new playground at Rusch Park delayed again, and more…
Capitol Pops to ring in the holidays with free 2019 concert in Citrus Heights
The Capitol Pops Concert Band will wrap up its 23rd season with a free, open to the public holiday concert at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, at the Rusch Park Gym, located at 7801 Auburn Blvd., in…
SMUD publishes latest list of over 2,000 customers with unclaimed checks
The Sacramento Municipal Utility District has published its 2019 list of more than 2,000 customers who have unclaimed money in amounts ranging from as little as $15 to more than $1,000 each. By law, money not claimed by…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: bait arrests, obituary, playground delay
Recent local news briefs include the death of a man who founded one of the oldest auto shops in Citrus Heights, an update on the new playground being installed at Rusch Park, and latest news on the police…
