Guest Column: Think before sharing
In the coming days and weeks, we are sure to see all kinds of information coming across our news feeds. Not all of that information will be accurate, however…
SMUD issues its 2024 ‘unclaimed checks’ list. Is your name on it?
It’s that time of year again, when the Sacramento Municipal Utility District seeks to unite customers with unclaimed money in their name before it’s too late…
Obituary: Terence West Rosebrook (1957-2024)
Terence West Rosebrook, 67, of Citrus Heights, died peacefully on September 20, in Roseville, California. On the day of his passing, he was comforted by family and friends to whom he offered the observation “What a week!” with…
The history behind those ‘Lincoln 40’ signs in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— Before 1913, a patchwork of country roads crisscrossed Citrus Heights as well as much of the country, until businessman Carl G. Fisher began an effort to unite them into the first transcontinental highway, allowing drivers…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: redistricting, missing teen, obituary
Latest news briefs include a final draft map being released with redrawn lines for Sacramento County supervisor districts, a missing juvenile being located safely, and the passing of a local Marine Corps veteran.
Drivers line up for free Thanksgiving dinners outside Citrus Heights food closet
By Mike Hazlip— Volunteers with the Sunrise Christian Food Ministry on Thursday handed out hundreds of turkey dinners to families in need outside Advent Lutheran Church in Citrus Heights.
Citrus Heights tree lighting ceremony set for Dec. 1st
Sentinel staff report– The City of Citrus Heights will be returning to an in-person tree lighting this year, as the pandemic resulted in the city hosting a virtual ceremony last year.
Guest Opinion: Should Sacramento County ban flavored tobacco?
By Sue Frost– In October, two of my colleagues on the Board of Supervisors announced that they are bringing forward an item to our agenda to ban all flavored tobacco products, including menthol cigarettes, flavored e-cigarettes and hookah.…
Supply chain shortages hit Citrus Heights food closet in advance of Thanksgiving
Sentinel staff report– Amid supply chain shortages and anticipation of an overwhelming number of struggling families seeking Thanksgiving food supplies this year, a food ministry based in Citrus Heights is seeking donations of food from the community by…
Q&A: Did last weekend’s craft show at Sunrise Mall get cancelled?
Shoppers dropping by Sunrise Mall for the second day of a publicized craft show last weekend reported finding nothing set up in the parking lot, after an event organizer said the show was mistakenly advertised as a two-day…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: business award, obituary, ‘State of the City’
Latest local news briefs include a local businessman being recognized with a regional award, an obituary for a 48-year-old local resident and the city sharing highlights from the past year in a “State of the City” address on…
Military surplus store owner seeks to keep history alive in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip– Norca Army Navy Surplus, located at 7512 Auburn Blvd., occasionally brings in customers who are looking to part with military uniforms that date back decades.
