Shooting: Citrus Heights police officer recognized for rescuing 2-year-old child
Citrus Heights Police Officer Joseph Keller received recognition from the City Council this month for his efforts in rescuing a child during a homicide incident…
New security gates installed at Sylvan Oaks Library. Here’s why
The Sylvan Oaks Library recently added new security gates and fencing to its two entrances…
‘The Aristocats KIDS’ performance happening at Sunrise Mall
Royal Stage Theatre is presenting a production of The Aristocats KIDS, beginning Thursday, April 18, and running through the weekend…
Annual Creek Week cleanups cancelled in Citrus Heights, county
Due to the recent outbreaks and restrictions caused by COVID-19, the Sacramento Area Creeks Council has cancelled this year’s “Creek Week” activities, which had been scheduled for April.
Citrus Heights News Briefs: obituary, sales tax, Sunrise Mall, water shutoffs
Latest local news briefs include the temporary closure of Sunrise Mall over coronavirus concerns, a transportation sales tax measure moving forward, the death of a 71-year-old former resident, and the Citrus Heights Water District announcing a decision to…
LETTER: Old Auburn Road will always be a thoroughfare, regardless of city’s plan
So the city wants to discourage drivers from using Old Auburn Road as a thoroughfare? All roads leading from Interstate 80 to Sunrise or Hazel are used the same way.
LETTER: Single turn lanes on Old Auburn Road are working well
I live in the neighborhood and love the change to single turn lanes each way at the intersection of Old Auburn and Fair Oaks Boulevard. All the added safety steps are working nicely.
Guest Column: Program that paid homeless to work ended in failure. Here’s why
Two years ago, I wrote a column for The Sentinel outlining why I thought Sacramento County was in need of a work program for people who are homeless.
‘Taste of Citrus Heights’ event postponed until July
Sentinel staff report–Organizers of a popular all-you-can-eat fundraiser in Citrus Heights said Tuesday that the event has been rescheduled for July, following a flurry of local event cancellations due to coronavirus mitigation efforts. Taste of Citrus Heights was…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: Sunrise Mall future, obituary, election
Latest local news briefs include a preferred conceptual plan for Sunrise Mall being selected by Citrus Heights leaders, an obituary for a San Juan High School alumni, and the latest vote count update for Sacramento County.
LETTERS: Citrus Heights homeless, police response, mental health
Although I applaud the fine work of our Police Department and all of our officers, I have more and more concerns about the homeless situation in Citrus Heights.
Citrus Heights carnival cancelled over coronavirus concerns
The Sunrise Mall parking lot will again be transformed into an outdoor carnival, as Brass Ring Amusements brings its annual “Midway of Fun” Spring Carnival to Citrus Heights from March 13-22 this year.
