
Historic Rusch Home finds new use as hub for homeschool enrichment academy
By Sara Beth Williams– A local sports and enrichment academy is utilizing the historic Rusch Home and Gardens in Citrus Heights as a place to teach various classes to students of local homeschooling families…

Neighbors, police come together for National Night Out
By Mike Hazlip— For more than three decades, the Woodmore Oaks Neighborhood Watch group on the border of Citrus Heights and Orangevale has been hosting its annual National Night Out event as a way to build community…

Citrus Heights News Briefs: rabbits, home sales, obituary
Latest local news briefs include top recent home sales, an update on rabbit rescue efforts near Sylvan Oaks Library, and an obituary of a 42-year resident of Citrus Heights…

Guest Column: Even with new gas tax, there’s still not enough money for roads
Guest opinion column by County Supervisor Sue Frost– As you are undoubtedly aware, California voters went to the polls last November and voted not to repeal the “gas tax”, which is the largest tax increase in the history…

This 9-year-old BMX rider from Citrus Heights keeps winning trophies
By Thomas J. Sullivan– Citrus Heights fourth-grader Annalyse Solano hasn’t lost track of all the races that she’s competed in, but realizes that as a youngster she’s earned a lot of frequent flyer miles travelling to competitions all…

Citrus Heights News Briefs: rental prices, stabbing, $32k scam
Latest local news briefs include the latest report on median rental prices in Citrus Heights, a local couple scammed out of $32,000, an underage drinking operation leading to five citations in Citrus Heights, and more…

Here’s the top 10 photos of Citrus Heights trees recognized by the city
Sentinel staff report– The City Council recognized five photographers on Thursday night for their entries in a recent Tree Photo Contest the city sponsored as a way to celebrate the urban forest in Citrus Heights…

Citrus Heights-based Capitol Pops Concert Band traces roots to cityhood
By Thomas J. Sullivan– Longtime Citrus Heights resident and trumpet player Linda Glover serves as band manager of the Capitol Pops Concert Band, a locally based band that traces its local roots back to cityhood. “We started in…

Chord Overstreet confirmed to play at Pet-a-Palooza 2019 in Citrus Heights
Sentinel staff report– Organizers of Pet-a-Palooza announced Monday that actor and singer Chord Overstreet has been added to the live music and entertainment lineup planned for the March 30 event at Rusch Park…

2019 Spring Carnival to bring new rides, attractions to Sunrise Mall
Sentinel staff report– The Sunrise Mall parking lot will again be transformed into an outdoor carnival, as Brass Ring Amusements brings its annual Spring Carnival to town from March 15-24 this year…

LETTERS: proposed apartment complex, future of Sunrise Mall
Latest letters and comments from Sentinel readers address plans for a 22-unit apartment complex behind Raley’s, and the future of Sunrise Mall…

Citrus Heights News Briefs: skateboarder update, burglary, public hearing
Latest local news briefs include an update on the skateboarder who was hit by a DUI suspect in December, a Citrus Heights post office closing temporarily after a vehicle hit the building, plans for a public hearing on…




