
CHWD releases new video highlighting record-breaking local pumpkin
Sentinel staff report– “Thanks to water, there’s a new record.” That’s the message in a new 70-second video created by the Citrus Heights Water District…

Toy drive underway in Citrus Heights to benefit children of troops
By Sara Beth Williams– A local nonprofit kicked off its 21st annual toy drive on Saturday in Citrus Heights, collecting new, unwrapped toys to give to children of military troops…

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…

Citrus Heights News Briefs: alcohol sales, DUI, collision, sports
Latest news briefs include a local Catholic book store winning approval from the City Council to pursue an alcohol sales license, a Citrus Heights woman pleading guilty in a fatal DUI collision, Mesa Verde beating San Juan in…

Fall Fest in Citrus Heights to feature food, family fun
Those looking for some family fun this weekend will find it on both Saturday and Sunday in Citrus Heights. Sunday will feature the 23rd annual Sunday Funday at Rusch Park, while Saturday will feature a new Fall Fest…

GUEST Opinion: Anti-camping ordinances benefit everyone, including the homeless
We have a moral obligation to be compassionate to one another. That includes not just our family or neighbors, but everyone – including the homeless…

Citrus Heights News Briefs: music, mosquitoes, fatality
Latest local news briefs include additional spraying of mosquitoes in Citrus Heights, new music released by a local artist, and a fatal collision involving a truck driver from Citrus Heights. More ground spraying of mosquitoes continuesThe Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito…

2019 Sunday Funday event to feature live music, inflatables, pony rides in Citrus Heights
The 23rd annual Sunday Funday event is scheduled for Sept. 22 at Rusch Park, promising free activities like inflatables and pony rides for kids, as well as food trucks, vendor booths, live music and free tours of the…

Citrus Heights residents urged to report day-biting mosquitoes
By Rylie Friesen–The Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District is urging local residents to help prevent the spread mosquitoes, following the discovery of an invasive species of the insect that was found last month in Citrus Heights. The…

LETTERS: Speeding, roundabouts, homeless, neighbors
Latest letters from Citrus Heights Sentinel readers include comments about speeding and roundabouts in neighborhoods, homelessness and helping neighbors in need…

Rusch Park will be getting this new $350k playground
Families and children in Citrus Heights will soon have a new playground to explore and enjoy at Rusch Park…

Citrus Heights News Briefs: elections, murder, obituary
Latest local news briefs include the passing of a resident known for her charitable deeds, the launching of a new TV show featuring the key investigator who helped nab the Golden State Killer, and more…




