City of Citrus Heights hosting free ice cream socials this summer
The City of Citrus Heights will host the first of three neighborhood social events this Wednesday, offering free ice cream and a chance to connect with neighbors…
When will the new 23-acre nature park in Citrus Heights open?
By Sara Beth Williams– Construction of a sprawling 23-acre open space park with a nearly mile-long paved trail through a new housing development off Arcadia Drive in Citrus Heights is nearing completion…
Guest Opinion: It’s time to increase funding for Citrus Heights police. Here’s how
By David Warren– Forced to lay awake at 2 a.m. listening to explosions starting at sunset on July 4, I realized that another email or telephone call to the police department…
Capitol Pops to ring in the holidays with free concert in Citrus Heights
Guest article by Linda Glover– The Capitol Pops Concert Band continues its 22nd season with a free, open to the public holiday concert at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, at the Rusch Park Gym, 7801 Auburn Blvd.,…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: obituary, counterfeit cash, doctor’s office ID theft
Sentinel staff report– Latest local news briefs include a Citrus Heights man being arrested after working at an eye doctor’s office under a fake name, obituary highlights of an 85-year-old Citrus Heights resident who passed away last month,…
Laser light show, Winterfest holiday attractions coming to Citrus Heights
Sentinel staff report– “Magical Moments” is returning to the Sunrise MarketPlace in Citrus Heights beginning with a free Holiday Laser Light Show in the Lowe’s parking lot on Nov. 30, followed by a step back in time for…
Guest Column: Thoughts on Thanksgiving in Citrus Heights
As an empty nester with family members either too distant to visit or who are now gone, it was difficult to find meaning for Thanksgiving. I awoke to view news that we seem to have forgotten the meaning…
Holiday season blood drive to be held in Citrus Heights this weekend
Sentinel staff report– Local gift shoppers will have an opportunity to give a “heart-felt” gift this weekend during a seasonal blood drive set up in the Marketplace at Birdcage in Citrus Heights…
LETTER: City’s $12M ‘paradigm shift’ opens door for more debt, taxes
Council member Jeannie Bruins’ “paradigm shift” to open a line of credit has the potential to be a disaster for this city…
Black Friday fundraiser at Sunrise Mall to benefit Camp Fire survivors
Sentinel staff report– Looking for a local way to help survivors of Butte County’s Camp Fire? This Friday, from 9 a.m. to noon, the Sunrise MarketPlace and 101.5 K-Hits will be hosting a fundraiser inside Sunrise Mall at the…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: subdivision, smoke, vote count update
Sentinel staff report– Latest local news briefs include school closures on Friday due to smoke-filled skies, a 6-1 vote from the Planning Commission regarding a shopping center subdivision, and latest vote totals released by elections officials in the…
Guest column: what you can expect locally from the outcome of propositions
Guest opinion column by County Supervisor Sue Frost– As has become typical in California, this past November we had a large amount of propositions to vote on. Now that the election is squarely behind us and we know…
