LETTER: I’m no fan of Sue Frost, but she’s spot on about ‘going green’
By Laura Belcher, Citrus Heights– I like to preface this response by saying that I’ve never been a fan of Sue Frost and her opinions or policies. However on the matter of going green, I absolutely agree with…
Meals on Wheels for seniors returns to Citrus Heights
By Sara Beth Williams– The City of Citrus Heights last month announced the return of a Meals on Wheels program to local seniors, with lunches now served three days a week…
Grand opening of new 2.9-mile trail in Citrus Heights set for May
The City of Citrus Heights is inviting community members and neighbors to join in the grand opening for the new 2.9-mile Arcade-Cripple Creek Trail…
Sac County has $3.2M in unclaimed checks. Is your name on the list?
Those looking to get some extra “stimulus” money might find it while perusing a list of uncashed checks published by Sacramento County earlier this month.
Citrus Heights Letters: COVID-19, masks, police services
Latest letters to the editor from Citrus Heights residents discuss COVID-19, stay-at-home orders, and police services.
Citrus Heights News Briefs: Chando’s Tacos, wildflowers, obituary
Latest local news briefs include the death of a Citrus Heights resident who served for four decades as a youth counselor with the local school district, several updates on the local food scene, and a community volunteer being…
Sylvan Cemetery planning to hold modified Memorial Day ceremony this year
Sentinel staff report–Sylvan Cemetery in Citrus Heights is proceeding with plans for its annual Memorial Day ceremony this year, although some modifications will be implemented in light of the COVID-19 health pandemic. “We are still going to have…
COVID-19 hospitalizations, ICU cases continue to drop in Sacramento County
The number of patients with COVID-19 in area hospitals has continued to steadily drop since April, according to data tracked and published by Sacramento County health officials.
Guest Column: Four reasons to oppose the proposed transportation sales tax increase
Guest opinion by County Supervisor Sue Frost– Last week, the Sacramento Transportation Authority voted to approve an expenditure plan for a local half-percent sales tax increase across Sacramento County (including Citrus Heights) by a vote of 11-5 that…
GUEST COLUMN: What we’re doing at San Juan Water District to transition our elections
Guest submission by Ted Costa– In the early 1950’s, when Folsom Dam was being built, it became necessary to build a treatment plant to serve eastern Sacramento with American River water. The Legislature then formed the first Community…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: ‘drive-thru’ graduation, motorcycle crash, obituary
Latest local news briefs include a drive-thru graduation ceremony being held in the Sunrise Mall parking lot, a Citrus Heights man being arrested after a wrong-way collision, sheriff’s deputies arresting a minor after a wild chase, and an…
GUEST OPINION: Three concerns with COVID-19 response in Citrus Heights
Guest Opinion by David Warren– Data from the Sacramento County Public Health department shows the number of deaths associated with COVID-19 is among the highest in Citrus Heights, only surpassed by the City and County of Sacramento.
