Nominations kick off for 2023 ‘Best Lights’ contest
Sentinel staff report– Citrus Heights residents can now nominate a neighbor to win a “Best Lights in Citrus Heights” contest, through Dec. 15, 2023…
2023 Citrus Heights tree lighting set for Dec. 6
Sentinel staff report– The City of Citrus Heights will host its annual tree lighting this Wednesday…
Obituary: John Paul Turner (1973-2023)
Submitted by family– John Paul Turner of Carmichael, California died at the young age of 50-years-old on October 30, 2023, one day before his favorite holiday of Halloween, after a long battle with cancer…
LETTER: Why not a new hotel in Citrus Heights?
Many ideas have been bandied about regarding the ‘new’ use of the Sunrise Mall and (now) the Sylvan Corners properties. I, (and others) have regularly proposed a’ moderate cost’ motel/hotel on part of the Sunrise Mall site…
LETTERS: turkeys, cops, street names, repaving
Latest letters from Sentinel readers cover a wide range of local topics, including wild turkeys in Citrus Heights, unusual street names, repaving priorities and a question about cops.
Citrus Heights News Briefs: DUI checkpoint results, school bus crash, police chase
Latest local news briefs include results from a DUI checkpoint held on Friday night, a school bus crashing into a Citrus Heights home, an under-the-speed-limit police chase and more. Police release results from holiday DUI checkpointA total of…
Rotating winter shelter to begin Dec. 29 for Citrus Heights homeless
The Citrus Heights Homeless Assistance Resource Team (HART) in partnership with area churches is again launching a temporary winter shelter for Citrus Heights homeless during the cold and wet winter months…
10 must-see Christmas light displays in Citrus Heights
Sentinel staff report–For those in search of the most extravagant Christmas light displays in Citrus Heights, here’s a list of 10 of the top displays in town. Arriving before 9 p.m. is recommended to ensure displays are still…
Choir, marching band spread sounds of Christmas around Citrus Heights
Christmas shoppers in Citrus Heights visiting the Sunrise Mall and Walmart over the weekend were treated to sounds of the season, compliments of a local church choir and marching band.
Guest Column: ‘Tis the season for holiday safety
The holidays are upon us and in the spirit of giving, we’re sharing tips and information on how to keep our families safe and healthy all season long.
Notorious murder suspect’s Citrus Heights home sold off-market for $320k
The home once occupied by Joseph DeAngelo, the suspected Golden State Killer, was sold off-market for $320,000 last month, according to reports in multiple news outlets…
Guest Opinion: This new regional council could help address homeless crisis
From 2017 to 2019, Sacramento County’s homeless population grew by a staggering 19%…
