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…
Historic Rusch Home finds new use as hub for homeschool enrichment academy
By Sara Beth Williams– A local sports and enrichment academy is utilizing the historic Rusch Home and Gardens in Citrus Heights as a place to teach various classes to students of local homeschooling families…
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…
LETTER: This election affirmed my faith in my fellow citizens
Letter submitted by Gene Croyle, of Citrus Heights– The current election process has affirmed my faith in my fellow citizens. As opposed to “making America great” as in the red-lining, WASP (White Anglo-Saxon Protestants) dominated and the religious…
