Love nature? Here’s the top 20 scenic spots to enjoy in Citrus Heights
The City of Citrus Heights unveiled its latest “Top 20” list for the month of June, featuring a community-generated compilation of the top natural scenic spots to enjoy in the city. Various parks in the city make up…
Free hazardous waste drop-off set for June 10 in Citrus Heights
Got some household chemicals or other hazardous waste you think might not be good to put in the trash or down the sink? On June 10, Citrus Heights residents will have another opportunity to dispose of hazardous items…
Citrus Heights celebrates 20 years of cityhood with massive block party, music
Thousands of residents, community members, vendors and dignitaries packed Van Maren Park and a closed-off section of Stock Ranch Road near city hall on Saturday for a block party to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Citrus Heights becoming…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: Memorial Day, bar license revoked, Chipotle fraud
Latest local news briefs include a credit card security breach affecting the Citrus Heights Chipotle restaurant, a local bar losing its alcohol license, and a Memorial Day ceremony held to honor the fallen at Sylvan Cemetery. KCRA: Inferno…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: hoops, scavenging, church fire, Trump, DUI
Latest local news briefs include Citrus Heights police and Sac Metro firefighters winning a charity basketball game against local high school teams, a historical scavenger hunt in the city, alleged vandalism of Trump supporters’ vehicles, and a 20-year-old…
Albert Fox appointed to fill vacant seat on Citrus Heights city council
In 2005, Citrus Heights resident Albert Fox applied to fill a vacancy on the city council, but didn’t get appointed. More than a decade later, he applied again and was appointed on Friday to fill the vacancy left…
Guest Opinion: new gas tax won’t fix most local roads in Citrus Heights, county
A few months ago I wrote an article for the Citrus Heights Sentinel to discuss my opposition to the “gas tax” that was working its way through the California Legislature. Predictably, that bill was signed into law shortly…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: water main hit, health fair, CHPD app, cat trapping nuns
Latest news briefs include a 12-inch underground water main being punctured by a Comcast subcontractor, a new smartphone app for residents being released by Citrus Heights police, reports of nuns accused of trapping local cats, and top attendance…
Letters to the Editor: Mel Turner’s passing, appointing replacement
Latest letters from the community reflect on former Councilman Mel Turner’s life and also discuss who his replacement on the council will be. Submit your own letter by clicking here. Mel Turner was one-of-a-kind and will be missed–…
City plans huge block party to celebrate Citrus Heights’ 20th birthday
An afternoon block party to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Citrus Heights becoming a city will be held at Van Maren Park on June 3, promising entertainment, live music, great food, local ales, a kids zone, and more.…
Attic fire at Citrus Heights apartment damages multiple units, displaces residents
Residents at an apartment complex near Auburn Boulevard and Twin Oaks Avenue were awakened by an early morning attic fire that damaged eight units Tuesday morning. Battallion Chief Chris Reed told The Sentinel eight fire trucks responded to…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: medical building, Turner memorial, council applicants
Latest local news briefs include hundreds attending a memorial service for Mel Turner at the Citrus Heights Community Center, a groundbreaking date finally set for the new 68,000-square-feet medical building on Greenback, nine residents applying for a spot…
