Citrus Heights neighborhood group brightens Christmas for local children
For four years, CHASEN, which represents Citrus Heights neighborhood areas 7, 8 and 9, has come together to give Christmas gifts to local children and families in need…
Obituary: Isaac Cornell, Jr. (1951-2024)
The family of Isaac “Ike” H Cornell Jr. of Citrus Heights is saddened to announce his passing at the age of 73.
2024: Check out these Christmas light displays in Citrus Heights
Decorated yards and Christmas lights are again on display in various neighborhoods all across Citrus Heights, as residents celebrate the season with lights and other decor…
Citrus Heights Water District to hold public hearing on fee increases, drought rates
Updated 8:29 p.m., Nov. 9th– Sentinel staff report– A public hearing will be held at the Community Center on Wednesday night as the Citrus Heights Water District considers a new $10 service charge and additional fee increases the…
Living on the streets: Stories of Citrus Heights homeless
By Mike Hazlip— David Bass, who graduated college with a degree in mechanical engineering, is one of the many people living on the streets in Citrus Heights. Over the last year, The Sentinel has talked with various individuals…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: State of the City, obituary, arrest
Latest local news briefs include an upcoming “State of the City” broadcast for Citrus Heights, an obituary of a 75-year-old resident, and a local woman arrested in Lincoln on drug charges.
LETTER: Citrus Heights community needs to show support for MVHS
By Tom Scheeler, Citrus Heights– The recent local news story about a new, allegedly “highly addictive” drug being sold at Mesa Verde High School casts this school and our community and the City of Citrus Heights in a…
Annual Veterans Day ceremony to be held Thursday in Citrus Heights
Sentinel staff report– Sylvan Cemetery will host its annual Veterans Day ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m.
Farmers market, holiday craft show happening this weekend at Sunrise Mall
Sentinel staff report– A holiday craft show promising more than 50 vendors is slated to take place outside Sunrise Mall this Saturday and Sunday, in conjunction with a weekly farmer’s market.
Citrus Heights News Briefs: Protest, redistricting, obituary
Latest local news briefs include protesters demonstrating against a “Trunk or Treat” event at Celtic Cross Presbyterian Church, input sought on redrawing Sacramento County supervisor district lines, and an obituary of a San Juan High School alumna.
Realtor’s Column: How were October home sales in Citrus Heights? Not too scary
By Beth Moran– Now that the eviction moratorium has expired, how has that impacted home sales in our area?
The tragic story behind Sylvan Cemetery’s first grave
No one knows when he was born, but James Horton died Sept. 4, 1862 and was the first burial on the property that would later become Auburn Boulevard and the Sylvan Cemetery.
