Sunrise Parks to hold inaugural tree lighting at Rusch Park
New this year, in addition to the city’s annual tree lighting at City Hall on Dec. 5, the Sunrise Recreation and Park District is planning a separate inaugural tree lighting ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 7…
Guest Column: STA eyeing another sales tax. Why Sacramento County should reject it
Living in Sacramento County, we all know how essential our roads are. Every day, whether we’re heading to work, dropping kids off at school, or running errands, we rely on our roads…
Million-dollar Citrus Heights home still on market after $150k price drop
A 3,000-square-foot home on Sylvan Road with a history of fluctuating sales prices is still on the market after seeing a $150,000 price drop to $1.1 million last month…
Realtor’s Corner: What’s happening with the local housing market this summer?
By Beth Moran– Real estate is currently undergoing a total makeover nationwide and it’s evident our market hasn’t been spared. One of the most impactful factors has been the changing work paradigm. Preliminary data indicates that last year…
National Night Out to resume this year, after pandemic cancellations in 2020
Police and neighborhood groups in Citrus Heights and across the country will once again participate in National Night Out, an annual crime-fighting effort held around the country on the first Tuesday in August.
Residents speak up in support of keeping rabbits at Citrus Heights library
By Mike Hazlip— Following recent efforts by animal rescue groups to trap and re-home rabbits outside Sylvan Oaks Library, several community members…
Citrus Heights Letters: roaming rabbits, cat feces, city salaries, fireworks
Latest letters from Citrus Heights Sentinel readers discuss rabbits at Sylvan Oaks Library, problems with cat feces, fireworks policy, and city manager salary comparisons.
Citrus Heights News Briefs: obituary, coronavirus, charity, event
Latest local news briefs include a Citrus Heights council member testing positive for COVID-19, the passing of a 98-year-old longtime resident, an upcoming meet-and-greet with local officials, and more.
Sunrise Mall event to feature rock wall, bungee jump, games
The Sunrise MarketPlace is hosting a Back To School block party this Saturday, with free games and activities.
Citrus Heights News Briefs: fire, school map, masks, COVID-19
Latest local news briefs include fireworks being blamed for a fire behind Sunrise Mall, residents being asked for input on mask mandates and homelessness in a new survey, an update on the school district’s electoral map selection process,…
Guest Column: More transparency needed in city manager selection
By David Warren– The main difference between nepotism, the practice among those with power or influence of favoring relatives or friends, especially by giving them jobs, and cronyism, the appointment of friends and associates to positions of authority,…
Founder of Citrus Heights veterans center remembered by community
By Mike Hazlip— Community leaders and veterans on Saturday joined family members to celebrate the life and contributions of Citrus Heights Veterans Community Center founder Jim Rounsavell who passed away earlier this year.
