December is filled with events in Citrus Heights. Here’s 10 of them
By Sara Beth Williams– Events planned in Citrus Heights during the month of December include a laser light show, the city’s tree lighting, a holiday concert, performances of the Nutcracker, and more…
Bounce Park at Sunrise Mall opens after rain delay
By Mike Hazlip— After a rain delay on opening weekend, a new attraction billed as the “world’s biggest bounce park” is now open on weekends at Sunrise Mall…
News briefs: SJHS loss, Boston’s Pizza lawsuit, obituary
Latest local news briefs include an obituary for an 88-year-old influential Citrus Heights resident, a lawsuit filed against the now-shuttered local Boston’s Pizza franchisee, and Spartans suffering a loss to Woodland High School on Tuesday…
Street dedication memorializes legacy of late Citrus Heights councilman
Around 100 people showed up to a street dedication ceremony on Turner Court in Citrus Heights on Friday to memorialize the legacy of Councilman Mel Turner, who died two years ago while serving his second term in office…
REVIEW: ‘Gin Game’ deals a winning hand at Theatre in the Heights
It’s time to cut the cards in a cut-throat game of gin rummy where anything can happen at the Bentley Home for the Aged…
Former Citrus Heights Little League All-Star drafted by Atlanta Braves
With their second-round pick (60th overall) in the 2019 Major League Baseball Draft, the Atlanta Braves on Monday, June 3, selected 20-year-old shortstop Beau Philip out of Oregon State University…
LETTERS: Sunrise Mall redevelopment ideas
Latest letters from Citrus Heights Sentinel readers offer suggestions and ideas for redeveloping Sunrise Mall, following news that the city is pursuing a General Plan amendment to guide future development activity in the mall area…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: SMUD rates, obituary, student health
Latest local news briefs include a screenwriter from Citrus Heights passing away after a battle with brain cancer, a local student being diagnosed with meningitis, and SMUD announcing a public hearing regarding a proposed rate increase…
Looking for summer activities? There’s plenty going on in Citrus Heights
Warm weather is now here and there’s plenty of activities for all ages to choose from as the Sunrise Recreation and Park District opens its summer season…
Nonprofit support center for single moms, kids to open in Citrus Heights
A local nonprofit will celebrate the grand opening of a new facility in Citrus Heights this month that will offer support for single mothers, including affordable daycare, practical workshops, life skills training, and other events and activities…
‘Brews in the Burbs’ festival to take over Sunrise Mall parking lot this Saturday
On June 8, the parking lot outside Sunrise Mall in Citrus Heights will be converted into a first-ever beer festival, with organizers promising craft beer tasting, live music, food trucks, games and more…
Guest Opinion: Sunrise Mall doesn’t have to die.
As a lifelong resident of Citrus Heights and a Macy Plaza Drive apartment dweller, my heart breaks on an almost daily basis as I drive to work and see the remains of our once grand and bustling mall…
