Guest Column: Prop 1. A tale of more empty promises?
By Supervisor Sue Frost– As we navigate through the heart of election season, with ballots distributed and, I hope, making their way to the Election’s Office, we stand on the cusp of the March 5 Primary Election…
Neighbors pitch in to help clear fallen tree in Citrus Heights
By Sara Beth Williams– During the high winds on the afternoon of Sunday, Feb. 4, Carolyn and Joaquin Varela’s tree fell across Rollingwood Boulevard, blocking traffic, and impacting properties both across the street and diagonally…
Citrus Heights Letters: firefighters, marijuana, alcohol
Latest letters from Citrus Heights Sentinel readers comment on the city’s reconsideration of its cannabis ordinance as well as criticize firefighters being allowed to collect donations in the streets…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: fire video, diving, obituary
Latest local news briefs include video highlights from Metro Fire’s 2019 year in review, a Citrus Heights diver being featured on ABC 10, and an obituary of a 61-year-old local resident. Metro Fire shares video highlights from 2019Metro…
Classic car shop brings life back to historic Citrus Heights building
Route 40 Classics, a new classic car restoration and repair shop, has opened in the site of one of Citrus Heights’ historic commercial landmarks: the former Angelo Orsi Olive Oil Company at 6008 Auburn Blvd., on the southern…
2020 burn fundraiser in Citrus Heights broke all-time record
This month’s annual “Fill the Boot for Burns” fundraiser at the Sunrise Boulevard and Greenback Lane raised an all-time record of $184,861 over the course of four days, according to the Firefighters Burn Institute.
New Citrus Heights history display set up inside Sunrise Mall
As Sunrise Mall struggles to survive, one vacant storefront has been re-purposed by the Citrus Heights Historical Society.
Guest Column: Help is on the way for police responding to mental health crisis calls
Guest opinion column by County Supervisor Sue Frost– The discussion around the ever-growing homeless crisis often gets linked to the issue of mental illness, and rightfully so.
Residents invited to 2020 potluck at Citrus Heights Community Center
The Residents’ Empowerment Association of Citrus Heights (REACH) is inviting the public to its 7th annual community workshop and potluck at the Citrus Heights Community Center on March 2.
Citrus Heights News Briefs: bankruptcy, break-ins, obituary, speeding
Latest local news briefs include The Sacramento Bee’s parent company filing for bankruptcy, Citrus Heights police clocking in a driver at 70 MPH on Greenback Lane, a “loophole” in the law for vehicle break-ins, and an obituary for…
LETTER: Isn’t the existing gas tax sufficient to pay for roads?
I understand that a half-cent isn’t substantial, but we have been half-a-cent taxed enough. With wages not reflecting the cost of living, you want more out of our pockets.
New prescription med drop-off container debuts at CHPD headquarters
A new medication drop-off container in the lobby of police headquarters at 6315 Fountain Square Drive is now open to Citrus Heights residents during regular business hours for the disposal of unused and expired prescriptions.
