
Toys for the Troops’ Kids seeking donations, volunteers in Citrus Heights
A local nonprofit that collects toys for children of military families is in great need of volunteers this year…

Voting for city’s 2024 ‘Best Lights in Citrus Heights’ contest now open
Voting for the Best Lights in Citrus Heights opened on Monday will close Saturday at midnight…

SAFE Credit Union webinar to offer tips, resources on homebuying
A free mortgage webinar is taking place this December for residents looking for tips and resources when it comes to buying a home…

Annual outdoor craft fair to be held at Rusch Park
The 7th annual Sunrise Craft Fair is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 6, at Rusch Park, promising raffle drawings, food, craft vendors and Polar Express train rides.

More Letters: vaccine mandates, discrimination, passports
Latest letters from Citrus Heights Sentinel readers include more comments on Councilman Bret Daniels’ recent proposal to ban vaccine passports and prevent the city from requiring its employees to be vaccinated.

Historic rainfall leads to flooded roadways, power outages in Citrus Heights
Citrus Heights Police and General Services Department staff were kept busy over the weekend as heavy rains and wind caused roadway flooding and took down a power line.

Drive-thru ‘reverse’ Trunk or Treat to be held at Citrus Heights police station
Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights Police Activities League (PAL) will be hosting its annual “Reverse” Trunk or Treat event outside the police station on Fountain Square Drive this Thursday.

Citrus Heights Letters: Vaccine passport ban, mandates, freedom
Latest letters from Citrus Heights Sentinel readers offer varying perspectives on City Councilman Bret Daniels recent proposal to adopt a resolution banning vaccine passports in the city and prohibiting any vaccination requirements for city employees, as well as…

Citrus Heights couple turns to making musical puppet shows amid pandemic
By Mike Hazlip— The coronavirus pandemic caused many to creatively adapt in various ways, including a husband-and-wife duo from Citrus Heights who started performing live music shows online for their elementary school students when their usual Friday sing-along’s…

Citrus Heights News Briefs: Sunrise Mall plan, retirement, theft, re-election
Latest local news briefs include a re-election announcement in next year’s City Council race, plans for redeveloping Sunrise Mall moving forward, retirement of a senior city staffer and a resident reportedly losing $2,500 after his wallet was stolen.

Guest Opinion: Counties deserve right to veto placement of sexually violent predators
By Supervisor Sue Frost– The rush to release prisoners from our jails and prisons was initially a response to court orders to reduce prison overcrowding, but lately it’s become a radical effort to recast criminals as victims and…

Harvest festival, car show to be held at Sunrise Mall on Oct. 23
By Mike Hazlip— Sunrise Marketplace has announced a harvest festival and car show slated for Saturday, Oct. 23, outside Sunrise Mall.



