Residents protest repeated rate increases by Citrus Heights Water District
Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights Water District will hold a public hearing on Nov. 8 regarding another proposed water rate and service fee increase. In response, some residents have mailed in protest letters and at least one…
Guest Column: Two historic events to remember this Veterans Day
Guest column by Citrus Heights resident Michael Bullington– One hundred years ago, two events took place that would shape the history of our world in an indelible way. One was a belated blessing; the other was an imminent…
CHPD seeks donations, referrals to help in-need families during holidays
The Citrus Heights Police Department and City of Citrus Heights are again partnering with a variety of community groups and businesses to provide gifts to in-need families this holiday season. The annual community effort is now in its…
Citrus Heights Marching Band announces 5 holiday performances
Sentinel staff report– In preparation for the holiday season, leaders of the Citrus Heights Community Marching Band have announced five upcoming area performances and are inviting community members to participate either by attending the events or joining the…
Citrus Heights HART to host fundraiser to benefit homeless, veterans
Sentinel staff report– On Nov. 4, the Citrus Heights Homeless Assistance Resource Team (HART) will host an all-you-can-eat spaghetti feed fundraiser to support efforts to help homeless and low-income veterans. The event will be held at Holy Family…
Supervisor Frost: Here’s a hidden reason why homelessness is exploding
Homelessness is on the rise in Sacramento County. The issue is evident just by keeping your eyes peeled while taking a short drive in any direction. Not to mention it being constantly talked about in public meetings, newspapers,…
EVENT: Police offer prescription drug disposal to curb abuse, accidents
A “no-questions-asked” prescription drug take-back day will be held at the Citrus Heights Police Department on Oct. 28 — part of a nationwide effort to reduce drug abuse and avoid safety concerns with flushing old drugs down the…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: camps, parade, job opp, duplex fire
Latest Citrus Heights news briefs include a residential fire on a side street off Fair Oaks Boulevard, CHPD offering a new tool for residents to report illegal camping and graffiti, the Citrus Heights Community Marching Band holding its…
Past and present: Here’s the ‘Top 20’ best photos of Citrus Heights
During the city council’s Oct. 12 council meeting, staff unveiled the Top 20 best photos of Citrus Heights. Community submissions were accepted via social media, with the top 20 photos compiled by city staff as part of the…
Letters: housing, kneeling controversy, free speech, old Sylvan site
Latest letters and reader comments address the proposed 261-unit housing development near Sunrise Mall, ideas for development at the old Sylvan Middle School site, and reactions to the mayor’s remark on the “kneeling” controversy. 261-unit housing proposal is…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: Spooktacular, fire donations, theft recovery
Latest news briefs include a wrap-up of Spooktacular at Antelope Crossing, Citrus Heights police helping unite a man with a stolen $3800 paint sprayer, a clothing drive at a local fitness franchise to help northern California fire victims,…
Guest Opinion: Citrus Heights mayor should apologize for ‘kneeling’ remark
Guest opinion column submitted by David Warren– At the Sept. 28 Citrus Heights City Council meeting, the Cub Scouts presented and posted the colors, followed by leading the Salute to the Flag. As the audience took their seats,…
