Sunrise Mall hosting autism-friendly Easter bunny sessions
By Luke Otterstad– The Sunrise Mall has teamed up with an autism advocacy organization to provide an opportunity for children with special needs to share a “magical moment” with the Easter bunny this Sunday, March 11.
Citrus Heights News Briefs: fallen tree, fundraiser, murder charge
Latest local news briefs include a murder charge being added for the suspect who knocked down an elderly woman during a Rite Aid robbery in November, Stones Casino announcing it raised $75,000 for WEAVE during a one-day fundraiser,…
Guest Opinion: free stuff won’t solve homelessness; but a job might
Guest opinion by Sacramento County Supervisor Sue Frost– Helping those caught in homelessness is an act of compassion — part of our duty as human beings. But handing out free stuff doesn’t really solve the problem or provide…
Letters: city beautification, wall mural, new sports facility in Citrus Heights?
Latest letters and comments from Sentinel readers continue to discuss potential future uses for the old Sylvan Middle School property and also express praise for volunteer Ron Fern and his beautification efforts along Auburn Boulevard.
Citrus Heights Water District votes to oppose proposed state water tax
By Hazel Ford– The Citrus Heights Water District’s board of directors last month passed a resolution to oppose Senate Bill 623, the first-ever bill to propose a statewide tax on water. Supporters of the bill say it is…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: sign ban, marijuana, local author, bus benches
Latest local news briefs include a councilman advocating that the city reconsider its sign ordinance, a Citrus Heights woman pleading not guilty to boarding a plane with three pounds of marijuana, and a local author showcasing his newly…
Meet the man who’s beautifying Auburn Blvd one flower at a time
By Hazel Ford– Citrus Heights resident Ron Ferns is the man behind the 200-yard-long stretch of flowers growing on Auburn Boulevard near Walmart. For over 30 years, the 78-year-old has been volunteering his time to clean up trash…
Community survey seeks input on future use of old Sylvan Middle School site
Sentinel staff report– Should the 13-acre former Sylvan Middle School site be turned into residential housing? More retail? A dog park? Those are questions on a survey launched by a Citrus Heights neighborhood advocacy group, which plans to…
Citrus Heights resident group to host workshop, potluck at Community Center
Sentinel staff report– Promising an informative and enjoyable night, the Residents’ Empowerment Association of Citrus Heights (REACH) is again inviting residents from around the city to “bring a dish” and attend a community-focused workshop and potluck at the…
Guest Opinion: Delaying road repair in Citrus Heights is a foolish option
Guest opinion by David Warren– At a recent community meeting in Citrus Heights hosted by Supervisor Sue Frost, some of the individuals present complained about the poor condition of roads in our city and noted potholes going unrepaired…
BloodSource teams up with Fox40 for Citrus Heights blood, marrow drive
Sentinel staff report– Mobile blood donation buses will be set up across from Sunrise Mall this Friday through Sunday offering free movie tickets to donors who participate in a blood and marrow drive in support of a Sacramento-area…
(Premium) News Briefs: housing controversy, microtransit, arrest, fundraiser
Latest local news briefs include a neighborhood association filing an appeal against the recently approved townhouse project near Sylvan Corners, SacRT’s new on-demand transit service going live in Citrus Heights, a weapons seizure near Auburn Boulevard and Kanai…
