
Guest Opinion: Developer’s vision for Sunrise Mall directly conflicts with current plan
Below you will find my public comment that was provided to the City for the proposed amendment to the Sunrise Tomorrow Specific Plan. Sometimes these publications…

What’s going on with the Rusch Park Amphitheater project?
Progress on the Kathy Cook Memorial Amphitheater project, which was anticipated to be built at Rusch Community Park, has been slow going…

‘It changes your heart.’ Volunteers serve food, offer support, at winter shelter
Several homeless advocates and volunteers with Foundation Christian Church in Citrus Heights came together to serve dinner to a dozen unhoused residents Thursday night during…

Winter shelter program kicks off with hot meals, lodging for homeless
By Mike Hazlip— For the past week, area churches have been working with the Citrus Heights Homeless Assistance Resource Team (HART) to provide a hot meal and warm cot for people who would otherwise be sleeping outside.

Obituary: Donna Barnes Lucas (1943-2021)
Obituary submitted by family friend– Donna Jean Murrill was born in Los Angeles on October 26, 1943 and passed away on December 25, 2021.

Citrus Heights Letters: masks in schools, homeless at the library
Latest letters from Citrus Heights Sentinel readers include comments on a recent guest column by Supervisor Sue Frost regarding masks in schools, along with a letter about homelessness outside Sylvan Oaks Library.

Citrus Heights News Briefs: obituary, house fire, toy giveaway
Latest local news briefs include an obituary of a local businesswoman, a Citrus Heights teen helping collect and giveaway toys on Christmas Eve, and investigators assessing a house fire on Cheshire Way.

Star Wars fans will love the holiday decor outside this Citrus Heights home
By Mike Hazlip— The homes along Orelle Creek Court in Citrus Heights are known for their annual Christmas lights displays, but one home’s decorations are from a galaxy far, far away.

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.

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…




