Supervisor Frost: My thoughts on the inspector general controversy
Guest opinion column by County Supervisor Sue Frost– In August, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors were thrust into the local media spotlight after Sheriff Scott Jones lost faith in the inspector general (an independent contractor retained by…
Realtor’s Corner: Historic ’14-Mile House’ may have found a buyer… finally
Guest column by Klint Sheridan– Remember that Gold Rush Era home in Citrus Heights that was listed for sale at $340,000 earlier this summer? Well, after more than 200 days on the market, it still remains unsold… but…
LETTER: I’m homeless, and the ‘Navigator program’ in Citrus Heights isn’t working
I’ve been homeless in Citrus Heights for going on 14 years and know most of the homeless. I can honestly say that I know of only one person that’s off the streets from this homeless Navigator program. Not…
LETTER: Water rate hike will mean more dead lawns, blight
Currently about half of my neighbors do not water their lawns, trying to save money. Now, with this increase, more neighbors will discontinue watering their lawns.
Citrus Heights News Briefs: Tree Lighting, new ramp meter, sex abuse
Latest local news briefs include Caltrans announcing a multi-million dollar plan to install a new ramp meter at a Citrus Heights on-ramp, the lighting of the city’s tree, a man alleging sexual abuse at Holy Family Catholic Church…
Citrus Heights Water District passes new fee increase, despite opposition
Sentinel staff report– Following a public hearing Wednesday night attended by about 15 residents, Citrus Heights Water District directors voted 3-0 to support a staff recommendation to increase service fees and water usage charges. Bi-monthly, fixed service charge…
Guest Opinion: city shouldn’t live on a credit card to be paid by future residents
Last month, the City Council approved a contract to obtain a $12 million line of credit, i.e., a loan, secured by the Citrus Heights Community Center if the city defaults. For years, the City Council’s mantra was the…
Review: Gilberto’s Tacos offers large portions, friendly service in Citrus Heights
Food review submitted by guest columnist Doreen Brown– When my friend from Colorado came into town, she told me she didn’t like to eat at big box type restaurants, you know, like you can find in any city,…
2018 Citrus Heights tree lighting ceremony set for Dec. 6th
Sentinel staff report– The 2018 tree lighting ceremony in Citrus Heights will take place on Thursday, Dec. 6, outside city hall on Fountain Square Drive.
Citrus Heights News Briefs: Fire evacuees, laser show, ID theft
Sentinel staff report– Latest local news briefs include Camp Fire evacuees finding their way to Citrus Heights, a laser show at Lowe’s being featured on the evening news, and more ID theft victims being identified in connection with…
Laser light show in Citrus Heights rescheduled due to weather
Sentinel staff report– Organizers said Tuesday that a laser light show event planned for the Lowe’s parking lot in Citrus Heights this week will take place one day later, due to weather. The three-hour event will instead begin…
Capitol Pops to ring in the holidays with free concert in Citrus Heights
Guest article by Linda Glover– The Capitol Pops Concert Band continues its 22nd season with a free, open to the public holiday concert at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, at the Rusch Park Gym, 7801 Auburn Blvd.,…
