Clean up begins at blighted property on Old Auburn after sale of home
Sentinel staff report– After an official change in ownership was finalized last Friday, things have been rapidly changing at the run-down property at the corner of Old Auburn Road and Mariposa Avenue. A debris box is now placed…
Letters: Pet-a-Palooza, future of old Sylvan Middle School site
Latest letters and comments from Sentinel readers discuss Pet-a-Palooza and potential future uses for the old Sylvan Middle School property.
2018 Senior Health Fair to be held at Citrus Heights Community Center
Sentinel staff report– Free exhibits, workshops, health screenings, and other activities are on the agenda for the 11th annual Senior Health and Resource Fair in Citrus Heights. The event will be held at the Citrus Heights Community Center…
Citrus Heights Veterans Center to host annual spaghetti feed, wine tasting
Stacey Hanks contributed to this story– The Citrus Heights Veterans Community Center has planned an upcoming Armed Forces Day fundraiser dinner on May 19, to be held from 5 to 8 p.m. at the center’s location on Sylvan…
Q&A: Why wasn’t Pet-a-Palooza held in Citrus Heights this year?
Sentinel staff report– For years, the end of April meant thousands of pets and people would flood Rusch Park for the annual Pet-a-Palooza festivities. But this year, nothing happened. Asked what happened to what had long-been one of…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: Toys ‘R’ Us, rapist update, indecent exposure
Sentinel staff report– Latest news briefs include the local Toys ‘R’ Us increasing sale prices to as much as 50% off, updates on the East Area Rapist suspect, a Citrus Heights Walgreens store selling for $11 million, and…
Letter: How about a Performing Arts Center at the old Sylvan school site?
By Citrus Heights resident Lynn Avery– Several citizen groups and community supporters have been discussing ideas for the old Sylvan Middle School property. There are also rumblings that private business entities are looking at the land for commercial…
City seeks entries for 2018 Red, White & Blue parade
By Hayden LePore– The 19th annual Citrus Heights Red, White, and Blue Parade is coming up next month and entries and floats are actively being sought for the event. The popular parade annually draws thousands to Sunrise Boulevard and…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: volunteers, arrest, Sears, rapist
Latest local news briefs include comments from the mayor of Citrus Heights on the suspected East Area Rapist arrest, city volunteers being recognized for contributing nearly half a million dollars in free labor last year, liquidation sales beginning…
Food, fun and music highlight ‘Taste of Citrus Heights’ fundraiser
Stacey Hanks contributed to this story– If delicious local cuisine, exciting raffle prizes and live country music is your idea of a good time, then the 2nd annual “Taste of Citrus Heights” at the Citrus Heights Community Center…
Q&A: What’s happening with the roadwork on Sunrise Blvd?
Sentinel staff report– Wondering what’s going on with the roadwork on Sunrise Boulevard and signs indicating construction activity through October?
Meet the Citrus Heights artist behind the viral Prince mural
By Stacey Hanks– A split in the road, a descent into darkness, and a really big bush led one Citrus Heights artist to the world stage. Christine Stein, 36, is the local resident who rapidly gained national and…
