
October Events: What’s happening in Citrus Heights?
Happenings in Citrus Heights this October include a variety of Halloween and harvest-themed events and movie nights, as well as other fundraising and community events…

‘Zombie Walk’ to invade Sunrise Mall this weekend
The slowly dying Sunrise Mall will become the scene of a Zombie Walk and Halloween faire on Saturday, Oct. 5…

Citrus Heights approves $685k contract for Gateway Activation Project. What is it?
The Gateway Activation Project will involve construction and improvements along Old Auburn Road and Wachtel Way and connect various regional and local walking and biking trails.

Car show at El Tapatio draws over 100 classics, benefits food bank
By Mike Hazlip— A “Louie Luau” Car Show and food drive in Citrus Heights on Saturday drew over 100 classic and custom vehicles to the parking lot of El Tapatio restaurant on Sunrise Boulevard.

Citrus Heights News Briefs: obituary, Sylvan Corners, flag burning
Latest local news briefs include the passing of a lifelong resident of Citrus Heights, a flag burning ceremony scheduled at Rusch Park, and an update on a housing development proposed at Sylvan Corners.

LETTERS: Citrus Heights stimulus money, Sunrise Mall
Latest letters from Citrus Heights Sentinel readers include criticism of the city’s 20-year plan for Sunrise Mall and comments about how federal COVID-19 funds should be spent.

Guest Column: the real reason for the discord on the Citrus Heights City Council
By Michael Bullington– A schism between the old and the new members of the Citrus Heights City Council? Well… one of the newest members, Porsche Middleton, has voted along the same lines as the highly tenured members. And…

Citrus Heights council urges community to embrace ‘orbisculate’ as new word
By Mike Hazlip— A proclamation officially recognizing “Orbisculate Day” in Citrus Heights last month urges residents to embrace an unusual new word.

Citrus Heights Q&A: What’s in the air up there?
The skies over Citrus Heights have been filled with the sights and sounds of a formation of aircraft this week, causing social media to buzz with speculation…

Citrus Heights News Briefs: DUI Checkpoint results, fatal collision, obituary
Latest local news briefs include results from a Friday-night DUI Checkpoint operation on Antelope Road, an obituary for a 95-year-old resident, and a Citrus Heights woman being killed in a head-on collision.

Free clothing store for low-income students seeks more shoppers
A clothing store that opened as a way to benefit in-need students and families in Citrus Heights says its received plenty of donations but is now actively seeking more customers.

Citrus Heights council honors local pastor, business owner, and youth mentor
Longtime Citrus Heights resident Cecil Dyer was memorialized by a proclamation by the City Council on Thursday.




