2024 ‘Boot for Burns’ fundraiser going on this weekend in Citrus Heights
Sentinel staff report– Firefighters are again hitting the streets and filling their boots this week with donations for the annual “Fill the Boot for Burns” fundraiser in Citrus Heights…
Citrus Heights Letters: Sound walls, cannabis
Latest letters from Citrus Heights Sentinel readers comment on the city’s Sound Wall Beautification Project, along with consideration of a cannabis tax…
High winds cause wild weekend weather, damage in Citrus Heights
By Sara Beth Williams– Thousands of Citrus Heights residents experienced weather-related incidents over the weekend, during an atmospheric river that dumped rain and brought damaging high winds throughout California…
Guest Opinion: Time to face reality of city’s financial problems in Citrus Heights
As the current COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact societal interactions, the Citrus Heights City Council gives the appearance of being the ostrich with its head in the ground, hoping that it will go away, instead of acting to…
Fourth COVID-related death reported in Citrus Heights, amid calls to reopen economy
The Sacramento County Public Health department on Thursday reported a total of four deaths related to COVID-19 have now occurred in Citrus Heights, out of a total of 51 confirmed cases of the disease.
Blood donations have ‘drastically’ dropped amid COVID-19 pandemic
An emergency blood drive has been organized in Citrus Heights for April 23, with organizers citing a nationwide drop of about 200,000 blood donations amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Citrus Heights News Briefs: water issues, Gold’s Gym, layoffs
Latest local news briefs include the San Juan Water District making a controversial decision to delay its transition from at-large elections, Gold’s Gym announcing plans to reopen in Citrus Heights, and layoffs announced at the Sacramento Bee.
LETTERS: Sylvan Corners, tax proposal, water district, coronavirus
Latest letters from Citrus Heights Sentinel readers address topics ranging from people ignoring stay-at-home orders to problems with the water district, a proposed transportation sales tax and development at Sylvan Corners.
Citrus Heights now has 47 confirmed cases of COVID-19
Sentinel staff report–As of April 16, Citrus Heights has 47 confirmed cases of COVID-19, up from 31 cases a week ago. Deaths associated with the disease remain at two, according to health officials. The latest figures are reported…
Guest Column: Here’s what’s being done to help homeless during COVID-19 crisis
By Sue Frost– Over the past few weeks, I’ve had a large number of people ask me what Sacramento County is doing or going to do to help reduce the spread of COVID in the homeless community.
Citrus Heights News Briefs: obituary, meal donation, public hearing
Latest local news briefs include an obituary for a local Air Force veteran, a DUI suspect crashing into a patrol car, Stones Casino donating hundreds of meals, and a public hearing related to school board election changes affecting…
Wild rabbits are a beloved favorite outside Citrus Heights library
Easter is here, and wild rabbits continue to be a familiar sight outside Sylvan Oaks Library in Citrus Heights, with the four-legged creatures apparently oblivious to the coronavirus pandemic.
