News Briefs: Veterans Day, shooting, food hall, water district
Latest local news briefs include a Veterans Day ceremony, an update on plans for a micro food hall, traffic snarls last weekend from an officer-involved shooting on I-80, and the water district appointing 13 residents to an advisory…
Sentinel reporter publishes helicopter-themed children’s book
By Sara Beth Williams– A local Citrus Heights author and Sentinel reporter has released a helicopter-themed children’s book based on true events…
Local veteran reflects on healing process after Vietnam
By Mike Hazlip— In Vietnam, the cratered landscape from the war has healed, but scars still remain for many veterans who have returned from conflicts overseas…
Local businesses, officials help give Citrus Heights homeowner a second chance
When building inspectors and code enforcement visited longtime Citrus Heights resident Michael Mitchel’s deteriorating home earlier this year and declared it hazardous and unsafe to occupy, Mitchel packed his bags and temporarily moved out — not knowing how…
LETTER: Homeless drug addicts are taking over our city
Letter submitted by Christina Bogusz– I just want to suggest the police department do something about the tweakers taking over this city. You can’t go to Home Depot, Walmart or even Raley’s without the homeless drug addicts being…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: ‘Unzipped,’ GSK, obituary, elections
Latest local news briefs include businesses and historic sites in Citrus Heights’ 95610 zip code being featured in a profile on ABC10, the passing of a 69-year-old Citrus Heights resident, and the Golden State Killer making another court…
GUEST OPINION: Rent control won’t solve housing crisis, but more construction will
California voters went to the polls last November and voted overwhelmingly to reject the Local Rent Control Initiative (Prop 10). I was one of the only local elected officials in our region who was publicly outspoken in my…
Citrus Heights Marching Band to hold huge 2019 Fall Yard Sale
A large yard sale benefiting the Citrus Heights Community Marching Band will be held on Aug. 23-25 and Aug. 30-Sept. 2 this year…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: Sunrise Mall, suicide by cop, obituary
Latest local news briefs include comments from the city’s police chief on law enforcement efforts to reduce suicide-by-cop incidents, an obituary for a 78-year-old Citrus Heights resident, and future plans for Sunrise Mall featured in an in-depth story…
LETTERS: Homeless, farms, Stones Casino, water park?
Latest letters from Citrus Heights Sentinel readers include an idea for a self-sustainable farm for the homeless, praise for Stones Casino, suggestions for a water park and entertainment at Sunrise Mall, and more…
Citrus Heights neighborhood association doing its part to serve seniors
The Sylvan Old Auburn Road (SOAR) Neighborhood Association earned second place in the category of multi-neighborhood partnerships at the 44th Annual Neighborhoods, USA (NUSA) Conference held earlier this spring in Palm Springs…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: West Nile virus, National Night Out, shoplifting
Latest local news briefs include ground spraying around Rusch Park to combat West Nile virus activity, a missing Citrus Heights woman located in a neighboring county, and National Night Out celebrations held across Citrus Heights…
