City of Citrus Heights announces ‘best lights’ winners for 2023
Sentinel staff report- The City of Citrus Heights has announced the winners of its 2023 “Best Lights in Citrus Heights” contest, with awards going to six homes in different categories…
Have you seen this new wall art in Citrus Heights?
Sentinel staff report– Drivers traveling along Sunrise Boulevard near Greenback Lane can now see a new mural, the latest of eight large murals that have popped up over the past two years in the Sunrise MarketPlace…
‘Winter Wonderland’ skate event planned at Sunrise Rollerland
Sentinel staff report– The Sunrise MarketPlace will wrap up its Magical Moments holiday events series this year with Winter Wonderland Skate Party on Dec. 21 at Sunrise Rollerland…
LETTER: Sunrise Mall needs a high rise hotel, entertainment options
I believe we should have a Hilton hotel or a high rise hotel that can hold tourists by the top right side of the mall or the bottom right side…
LETTER: Faded lines on Citrus Heights roadways need re-painting
I’m glad to see action being taken on city streets, however, with the onset of winter, bad weather and getting dark earlier, there is a need to…
Guest Column: Our local jails are over-stuffed and under-funded
A few years ago, Sacramento County was sued regarding confinement conditions in our two jails. Since we…
Howl ‘o Ween parade, festival set for this Saturday in Citrus Heights
The annual Howl ‘o Ween parade and harvest festival in Citrus Heights will take place again this Saturday with a 9 a.m. parade, followed by festivities at Rusch Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Local History: Family carries on legacy of Citrus Heights Pumpkin Farm
The Citrus Heights Pumpkin Farm has re-opened for the month of October, bringing back an annual attraction that has drawn families and residents to the farm’s location on Old Auburn Road since the 1970s…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: $30M lawsuit, obituary, Spooktacular
Latest local news briefs include a $30 million lawsuit filed after a player at Stones Casino was recently accused of chronic cheating, brazen suspects making off with thousands of dollars in good from Victoria’s Secret, the passing of…
Guest Opinion: Citrus Heights should study feasibility of FEMA trailers for homeless families
Last month, Councilmember Bret Daniels raised the issue of transitional housing on Sayonara Drive for homeless individuals with children.
‘Spooktacular’ event to offer family-friendly fun in Citrus Heights
The annual Spooktacular festivities in the shopping center at 7825 Lichen Drive will take place again this Saturday, Oct. 12, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m…
LETTERS: FEMA trailers in Citrus Heights, chronic homelessness
Latest letters from Citrus Heights Sentinel readers discuss pros and cons of a recent proposal to house homeless in FEMA trailers on Sayonara Drive, as well as alternative solutions to addressing homelessness…
