Local veteran reflects on healing process after Vietnam
By Mike Hazlip— In Vietnam, the cratered landscape from the war has healed, but scars still remain for many veterans who have returned from conflicts overseas…
What’s going on with the old Pumpkin Farm in Citrus Heights?
By Mike Hazlip— Another October has come and gone, and the once-popular Pumpkin Farm attraction on Old Auburn Road has remained shuttered…
Massive bounce park coming to Sunrise Mall
By Mike Hazlip— An inflatable bounce park is being set up at Sunrise Mall, and organizers say they expect it will draw about 20,000 people to the mall in the coming months…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: DeAngelo trial, city districting, needles
Latest local news briefs include an update on the East Area Rapist’s trial, needles at Madera Park, and an upcoming public hearing regarding splitting Citrus Heights into voting districts for City Council elections…
Tiny theatre in Citrus Heights continues to grow with comedy, shows
By Thomas J. Sullivan– For the past two years, the 52-seat “Theatre in the Heights” has been building an audience of loyal attendees through putting on theatrical plays in its discreet location off Auburn Boulevard near Twin Oaks…
American Legion partners with Citrus Heights Applebee’s for veterans fundraiser
Sentinel staff report– Want to help out a local organization supporting veterans? It’s as easy as dining at Applebee’s on Feb. 26, according to American Legion Post 637 spokesman Jim Monteton…
Entertainment lineup announced for Pet-a-Palooza 2019 at Rusch Park
Sentinel staff report– Pet-a-Palooza is returning to Citrus Heights next month, and the entertainment lineup has now been set. The free event will be held at Rusch Park on March 30, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and…
Guest Column: Getting local homeless into jobs? It’s about to happen here.
Guest opinion column by County Supervisor Sue Frost– Exactly a year ago, I wrote an article in the Citrus Heights Sentinel outlining why I thought Sacramento County was in need of a work program for people who are…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: home sales, theft, bankruptcy, skunks
Latest local news briefs for Citrus Heights include a little league’s snack bar being broken into at Madera Park, an update on local home sale prices, trouble with skunks, and more…
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…
