Citrus Heights nonprofit hosting holiday ‘Adopt-a-Family’ program
By Sara Beth Williams– A local nonprofit with a mission to empower single moms and their families is planning to donate meals and gifts to up to 60 families this December…
This Citrus Heights woman was recognized by the mayor this month. Here’s why
By Lily Tu– A longstanding resident of Citrus Heights was honored with a Good Neighbor award during a Nov. 9 City Council meeting for her service to children in the community…
Laser light show, night market planned outside Sunrise Mall
The Sunrise MarketPlace business district will kick off its 2023 “Magical Moments” holiday event series on Dec. 1 with a laser light show and night market in the parking lot outside the Men’s Macy’s store at Sunrise Mall…
Pet-a-Palooza happening this Saturday at Rusch Park
After a one-year hiatus, the popular animal-themed Pet-a-Palooza event will return to Citrus Heights this weekend. Pet-a-Palooza will be held at Rusch Park on March 30, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and will feature main stage performances…
LETTERS: sidewalks in Citrus Heights, gas taxes, Sunrise Mall…
Latest letters from Sentinel readers include further ideas on whether Sunrise Mall should be renovated or replaced, as well as comments about gas taxes, roads and sidewalks…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: liquor store burglaries, rare disease, K-9, obituaries
Latest local news briefs include a pair of liquor stores on Greenback Lane being burglarized early Wednesday morning, obituaries of five residents who passed away in March, a Citrus Heights resident chiming in on recent arrests, and news…
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…
