Citrus Heights News Briefs: Teriyaki, Vietnamese eatery, emergency training
Latest local news briefs include a new Vietnamese restaurant planning to open in Citrus Heights, a free “Stop the Bleed” emergency training being offered at a local fire station, and a teriyaki franchise reportedly eyeing a new location…
SMUD proposes double-digit rate hike by 2025
By Mike Hazlip— In an effort to address inflation as well as fund wildfire prevention and clean energy needs, the Sacramento Municipal Utility District will hold a public hearing later this month regarding a series of proposed rate…
Rescue group collaborating with police to round up rabbits at local park
By Sara Beth Williams– In an update to the City Council last month, police and a local animal rescue group said significant progress has been made in rescuing domesticated rabbits illegally abandoned at Crosswoods Community Park, near Sylvan…
Guest Column: Remembering George Washington on Presidents Day
Guest column by Citrus Heights resident Michael Bullington– Monday, in Citrus Heights and across the U.S., we celebrate Presidents Day. Locally, our City Hall will be closed in honor of the occasion…
Residents invited to 2019 potluck at Citrus Heights Community Center
Sentinel staff report– The Residents’ Empowerment Association of Citrus Heights (REACH) is inviting the public to its 6th annual community workshop and potluck at the Citrus Heights Community Center on March 4…
Review: This Citrus Heights restaurant’s new ‘Cajun Flare’ menu is worth a try
By Julie W. Jones and Thomas J. Sullivan– Temple Garden at 7064 Sunrise Blvd., in the north end of the Foodmaxx Shopping Plaza in Citrus Heights, now features a special Cajun Flare menu, offered in three combination buckets…
LETTER: Saddened by decision to cancel annual Citrus Heights parade
By Wayne Harmer– Some of you may know me and my family. I go by the tag, Float Master. I am very sad of the news that one of the best organized parades in Northern California, has been…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: safety fair, poor schools, red-light collisions
Latest local news briefs include a Citrus Heights school making it on the list of lowest-performing schools in the state, firefighter demonstrations at a safety fair outside Sunrise Mall, and a police video of red-light crashes in Citrus…
LETTER: Will Christmas and the tree lighting be next to go?
I liked our Red White and Blue Parade and the timing in between Flag Day and the Fourth of July. It always made me feel like our city was satisfying two salutes to our nation’s history, our patriotism…
‘Fill the Boot for Burns’ fundraiser going on this weekend in Citrus Heights
Sentinel staff report– Beginning Thursday and continuing through Sunday, firefighters are again hitting the streets and filling their boots with donations at Sunrise Boulevard and Greenback Lane for the annual “Fill the Boot for Burns” fundraiser in Citrus…
Citrus Heights says 2019 Red, White & Blue Parade won’t be happening
Sentinel staff report– The City of Citrus Heights has opted to discontinue its annual Red, White & Blue Parade this year, citing declining attendance and participation among various reasons for the decision…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: Cannabis, flags, motorcyclist, arrests
Latest local news briefs include an update on the motorcyclist who was involved in a major injury collision on Oak Avenue, old flags being replaced by a “mystery patriot,” more bait arrests, change in leadership in the Citrus…
