Obituary: Max Alexander (1935–2024)
Submitted by Terri Shaffer– Long time Citrus Heights resident, Max Alexander, went home to be with the Lord on April 21, 2024, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. He lived in Citrus Heights for 83 years…
May Events: What’s happening in Citrus Heights this month?
May signals the unofficial beginning of summer and this month is packed with several local community events, including a long-awaited grand opening, a fundraiser, a public works showcase, a Star Wars-themed event, and the return of Brews in…
‘Rods and Rigs’ car show to be held Saturday in Citrus Heights
Purpose Built Trade Co. this weekend will host a “Rods and Rigs” fundraising show at their location on Sunrise Boulevard in Citrus Heights…
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.
Community invited to hands-on workshop envisioning Sunrise Mall’s future
The City of Citrus Heights will hold a two-hour interactive community workshop on Feb. 11 to gather input from the public about future redevelopment of the 100-acre Sunrise Mall property…
Guest Opinion: Here’s something we can all do to help end homelessness in Citrus Heights
Few people can see a ragged, dirty person pushing a pile of possessions in a shopping cart, or camped in a mass of tarps and blankets without processing a flood of emotion about homelessness.
Citrus Heights News Briefs: obituary, new restaurant, Macy’s, arrest
Latest local news briefs include a new taqueria opening on Sunrise Boulevard, the death of a 1973 San Juan High School graduate, a Citrus Heights man arrested in a mail scam, and an update on whether the local…
Realtor’s Corner: Can artificial intelligence give an accurate price for your home?
It’s springtime in Citrus Heights and the birds are chirping, the flowers are blooming and you’re thinking: time to sell my home.
‘Fill the Boot for Burns’ fundraiser going on this weekend in Citrus Heights
Sentinel staff report– Beginning Thursday and continuing through Sunday, firefighters are again hitting the streets and filling their boots with donations at Sunrise Boulevard and Greenback Lane for the annual “Fill the Boot for Burns” fundraiser in Citrus…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: city love, obituary, cadet honored
Latest local news briefs include the city launching a new “things we love about Citrus Heights” campaign on social media, an obituary for a longtime resident of Citrus Heights, and a local cadet honored as the top athlete…
Guest Column: Our roads need repair, but new tax proposal is misguided
Guest opinion column by County Supervisor Sue Frost– Our roads are crumbling. That is not hyperbole, they are literally crumbling. And we don’t have the money or a realistic plan to fix them.
Guest Opinion: Citrus Heights needs a new charter school. Here’s how you can help
Updated Feb. 3, 8:42 a.m.–Guest opinion by Councilwoman Jeannie Bruins–Citrus Heights has the opportunity to offer more choice for public education to families and children living in our city with the opening of American River Collegiate Academy (ARCA),…
