Valentine’s Day fundraiser to aid Citrus Heights families in need
Residents craving coffee drinks this Valentine’s Day can help contribute funds to the Sunrise…
Guest Column: An open letter to Citrus Heights Police
My name is Paul Reyes, and I have lived here in Citrus Heights since way before we became a city. It has given me a great place to live and a wonderful place to raise my children. One…
Tree uproots, falls amid winds and rain in Citrus Heights
Heavy rainfall and winds moving through the region last week sent at least one tree toppling over and caused wires to come down in Citrus Heights…
Annual Crab Feed returning to Citrus Heights Community Center
Sentinel staff report– After taking a year off during the pandemic, the Citrus Heights Rotary Club will be hosting its 33rd annual crab feed fundraiser on Feb. 12 at the Community Center. The event was announced during a…
Letters: Banning new drive-thru’s in Citrus Heights?
Latest letters from Citrus Heights Sentinel readers comment on Vice Mayor Tim Schaefer’s recent proposal of a 5-year moratorium on new drive-thru restaurants in the city. The proposal will be brought up on a future agenda for more…
Annual ‘boot’ fundraiser taking place in Citrus Heights this weekend
Sentinel staff report– Beginning Thursday and continuing through Sunday, firefighters will again hit the streets and fill their boots with donations at Sunrise Boulevard and Greenback Lane for the annual “Fill the Boot for Burns” fundraiser in Citrus…
Q&A: Is there an exemption to fee hike for residents who compost?
Sentinel staff report– With a significant fee hike and weekly organics waste recycling program in Citrus Heights slated to go into effect in July, some residents are wondering if those who already compost their food scraps will be…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: conservation, water board, house fire
Latest local news briefs include a firefighter being burned while responding to a fire, hiring underway for principals at both Citrus Heights high schools, an open position on a water board, and a free webinar offering help with…
Citrus Heights winemaker wins award as business grows
By Mike Hazlip— Cory Darnell spent a decade making wine in Europe, now he calls Citrus Heights home where he produces an award winning vintage.
Citrus Heights News Briefs: vaccine clinics, lawsuit, mayor, public hearing
Latest local news briefs include a wrongful death lawsuit being filed against a Citrus Heights apartment complex, an upcoming public hearing, the city’s mayor being featured in a regional publication, and a pair of vaccine clinics coming to…
‘Jurassic Empire’ dino exhibit kicks off this weekend in Citrus Heights
Sentinel staff report– The Sunrise Mall parking lot is already taking on a prehistoric look, as a “Jurassic Empire” drive-thru dinosaur exhibit sets up to take over the area for the next two weekends.
Guest Column: Citrus Heights home prices show early signs of rising more in 2022
By Beth Moran– Housing prices in Citrus Heights are off to the race as indicated by the average price of homes listed since Jan. 1, 2022. As of Jan. 17, there were 33 new listings that appeared on…
