Firefighters to hit streets for burn survivor fundraiser in Citrus Heights
Sentinel staff report– Firefighters plan to hit the streets and fill their boots with donations at Sunrise Boulevard and Greenback Lane for the 24th annual “Fill the Boot for Burns” fundraiser in Citrus Heights. Reporting over $150,000 received…
(Premium) News Briefs: Planning Commission vote, ‘Tiny Homes’, transit
Latest Citrus Heights news briefs include a report from Wednesday’s public hearing about a controversial rental housing project near Sylvan Corners, ‘tiny homes’ in the news, a missing man with Alzheimer’s found, and more…
Letter: new townhouse rentals will be a great update for Sylvan Corners
By Jennifer Haley, Citrus Heights resident– The proposed housing on Sylvan Corners is what Citrus Heights needs: an update.
Laundry Love: new local ministry serves homeless, poor by washing clothes
Two years ago, Michael Holbrook, Ron Bauer, and Steve Roberts were sitting at Denny’s for a monthly men’s group discussing how they could help the homeless. Ideas like buying socks and clothing came up, but afterwards, a homeless…
(Premium) News Briefs: homelessness, microtransit, obituary, Frost
Latest local news briefs include a report from Supervisor Sue Frost’s community meeting at city hall, a celebration and reception held in memory of a local veteran and chaplain, more news about RT’s plan to bring a “microtransit”…
Guest Health Column: yes, you can reverse type 2 diabetes without drugs
By Citrus Heights resident and health coach Mike Potter– Doctors often prescribe a drug to control type 2 diabetes. However, drugs have a number of side affects that individuals would have to heal twice from: once from the…
(Premium) News Briefs: $15M listing, homeless update, layoffs, animal services
Latest local news briefs include a large commercial building on Auburn Boulevard being listed for sale at $15 million, an update on the temporary homeless shelter in Citrus Heights, 21 layoffs planned for a medical clinic in town,…
Letter: Warren is wrong on Citrus Heights pill bottle lock purchase
Letter submitted by Jeannie Bruins, vice mayor of Citrus Heights– On Jan. 10, 2018, on the Community Forum page, the Citrus Heights Sentinel included a guest opinion piece from David Warren titled ‘Citrus Heights lacks safe disposal spots…
Metro Fire offering free emergency training in Citrus Heights
Sentinel staff report– Would you know what to do in an emergency situation or catastrophic event, like flooding, fire, disaster, or even terrorism? For those interested in being prepared for unexpected emergencies, Sacramento Metro Fire is offering an…
Supervisor Frost to host community meeting at Citrus Heights city hall
Sentinel staff report– Sacramento County Supervisor Sue Frost will hold her first Citrus Heights community meeting of the year at city hall on Jan. 18 at 6 p.m., where she will give an update to residents on county…
Guest Opinion: Citrus Heights lacks safe disposal spots for unused drugs
Guest opinion by David Warren– The insidious proliferation of substance abuse and drug pollution is the silent killer of our community. Any resident having had the unfortunate experience of visiting the Mercy San Juan Hospital emergency room, a…
Winter shelter for homeless underway in Citrus Heights; volunteers sought
Sentinel staff report– Monday night began the first of a 55-night rotating shelter at area churches for homeless in Citrus Heights. Through Feb. 24, up to 20 homeless are able to grab a hot meal and warm place…
