Neighborhood group funds treadmill for Citrus Heights police dog
By Mike Hazlip— A Citrus Heights neighborhood association provided funds for a canine treadmill that police say will keep one of their high-energy dogs active…
Obituary: Ralph Rhees (1937-2024)
Submitted by Eric Rhees– Ralph Rhees passed away January 18, 2024 at age 86 in his Citrus Heights home surrounded by family members. He was born in Ogden, Utah Sept. 27, 1937, to Horace and Elizabeth Rhees, the…
Questions remain after death of beloved Citrus Heights gas station barista
By Mike Hazlip— A local business owner, her employees, and customers are in shock after a longtime barista was found dead at…
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…
Large area of Citrus Heights targeted for mosquito spraying
Following heightened mosquito activity and the discovery of a species known to carry the Zika virus, a large area of Citrus Heights is slated for ground spraying…
First-ever 9/11 observance planned at Sylvan Cemetery
The members of Citrus Heights American Legion Post 637 are starting a new tradition with a public remembrance ceremony to honor the fallen in the terrorist attacks that took place on September 11, 2001…
Meet Coach ‘Garsh,’ five-decade volunteer for the Citrus Heights Little League
Mention to coach Jerry Garcia that 70 years of age is a long time to be playing baseball, and he’ll just smile. He’s not ready to hang up his bat and glove just yet. You really can’t blame…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: Rollover, arrest, obituary, mosquitoes
Latest local news briefs include a rollover collision blocking lanes on Sunrise Boulevard, Citrus Heights cops unsuccessfully accused of lying, a Prius plowing into a horse trailer and the passing of a local Air Force veteran.
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…
