‘Snack Man’ still bringing food, supplies, compassion, to the streets
For nearly a decade, Alfred Sanchez, better known as “Snack Man,” to unhoused individuals in the city, has made it his mission to meet people where they are, offering food and supplies, along with connection and hope….
Citrus Heights honors HART leader with top volunteer award
The City of Citrus Heights has named longtime homeless advocate and integral part of the Citrus Heights Homeless Assistance Resource Team Irene Hronicek as the 2026 recipient of its Chip-In Hall of Fame Award, recognizing her years of…
April Events: What’s going on in Citrus Heights
From garden sales and live music to civic events and community fundraisers, residents have a wide variety of opportunities for community engagement and fun…
Single moms group seeks community’s help to assist families in need
Single Mom Strong, a local nonprofit that supports families with single mothers with various resources, is responding to the anticipated increase in need by launching a grocery gift card drive to provide…
Free Veterans Day concert, retired flag ceremony, planned in Citrus Heights
The Veterans Community Center plans to host a free Veterans Day concert and flag retiring ceremony on Tuesday, Nov. 11…
Annual Veterans Day ceremony to be held in Citrus Heights
Sentinel staff report– American Legion Post 637 will host its annual Veterans Day ceremony at Sylvan Cemetery on Tuesday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m…
Citrus Heights food closet anticipates surge of requests amid potential SNAP disruptions
Sunrise Christian Food Ministry in Citrus Heights has already seen an increase in the number of families seeking help to keep food on the table amid a potential disruption…
November 2025 Events: What’s happening in Citrus Heights this month?
November brings a mix of civic events, family-friendly performances, and opportunities to give back to the community, including the City’s annual State of the City address, Veterans Day observances, local theater productions, and holiday craft fairs…
Citrus Heights Historical Society to present Ted Mitchell Farms documentary
Citrus Heights residents will have a chance to step back in time at the upcoming quarterly meeting of the Citrus Heights Historical Society on Thursday…
New mural planned for Rusch Park
The Sunrise Recreation and Park District on Oct. 15 unanimously approved a proposal for a new mural to be completed at Rusch Community Park, according to the latest park district advisory board agenda.
Guest Column: A straightforward plan to fix Sacramento County’s roads
By Rosario Rodriguez— If you’ve driven anywhere in Sacramento County lately, you’ve probably noticed the same thing I have: our roads are in rough shape…
Citrus Heights to host annual ‘State of the City’ address
The City of Citrus Heights’ annual State of the City address is planned for Thursday, Nov. 6 at Citrus Heights City Hall…
