Cooling center, Rusch Pool offer residents respite from extreme heat
With high temperatures soaring over 100 for several days in a row, the City of Citrus Heights has established the lobby of the police station as a dedicated cooling center…
A sneak peek at July events in Citrus Heights
Events planned for July in Citrus Heights include the city’s ice cream social, two theatrical productions, a youth bowl and swim camp, library events and a Single Mom Strong mid-year kickoff event…
Stars and Stripes celebration returns this weekend
The Stars and Stripes celebration in honor of Independence Day is returning to Citrus Heights on Saturday, June 29 for its second year.
Why this Citrus Heights couple sold their home and is moving to Idaho
By Mike Hazlip— After nearly 40 years living in the Sacramento area, Barry and Anita Jackier say God is leading them to Idaho.
Volkswagen cruise nights in Citrus Heights a popular meetup for enthusiasts
By Mike Hazlip— For Volkswagen owners gathered outside California Burger on Auburn Boulevard for a monthly meetup on Friday night, Volkswagen isn’t just a vehicle, it’s a way of life.
Check out this couple’s backyard bonsai nursery in Citrus Heights
By Nadezhda Chayka Otterstad– Ron and Kelly Anderson found themselves moving to Citrus Heights four years ago to live near their children, and in 2018 opened a backyard garden center to the public with a half-acre of bonsai…
Guest Column: State’s vaccine distribution is short-changing Sacramento County
By Sue Frost– As we work toward what will hopefully be the end of this now year-long pandemic, a natural discussion topic is around vaccines. Through the roller coaster of the COVID-19 response, for many people, the vaccines…
Upcoming Citrus Heights blood drive to also test for COVID-19 antibodies
Sentinel staff report– An April 1 blood drive in Citrus Heights will be held on Van Maren Lane, with organizers saying donations “matter now more than ever” due to many blood drives being cancelled during the coronavirus pandemic.…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: BLM, demolition, surgery, $22.7M sale
Latest local news briefs include demolition work beginning at a Citrus Heights shopping plaza, another local multi-million dollar apartment sale, San Juan High School being criticized for including a Black Lives Matter lesson, and a six-month-old recovering after…
Monthly drive-in movie events planned by Citrus Heights church
By Mike Hazlip— Following a successful outdoor movie showing of “Toy Story” last month, St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Citrus Heights plans to continue hosting drive-in movie nights each month.
Citrus Heights HART receives over $15k in recent donations to help homeless, students
Sentinel staff report- The Citrus Heights Homeless Assistance Resource Team (HART) says it’s recently received more than $15,000 in donations from various service groups, individuals and organizations.
Young couple desperate to buy Citrus Heights home turns to social media
By Mike Hazlip— Vitaliy and Esther Demchyk have been house hunting since the beginning of the pandemic almost a year ago.
