Citrus Heights police share video recap of ‘Holiday Cheer’ operation
Citrus Heights Police joined the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District and other community partners earlier this month to bring holiday cheer to dozens of local children through the Police Department’s annual “Operation Holiday Cheer.”
Moss Oak Avenue home lights up Citrus Heights with creative Christmas displays
The Simpson family’s home on Moss Oak Avenue in Citrus Heights has won awards for the elaborate Christmas lights and outdoor holiday decorations over the years, but the family says it’s not about competition…
2024 ‘Best Lights’ winners announced by City of Citrus Heights
The winners have been announced for the city’s annual Best Lights in Citrus Heights contest…
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.
Owner of Citrus Heights military shop searches for clues of father’s wartime service
By Mike Hazlip— Tucked away in a small strip mall on Auburn Boulevard is Norca Army Navy, a store with military surplus equipment, some history, and even a little mystery.
Metro Fire calls for aerial rescue after tree trimmer suffers serious chainsaw injury
By Mike Hazlip— A tree trimmer in Citrus Heights on Monday was seriously injured when the chainsaw he was using lacerated his arm, while he was working 40 feet up in a tree.
