Obituary: Donald DeSmet Hall (Sept. 21, 2023)
Donald DeSmet Hall has passed away on September 21st. He was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather and will be missed greatly…
R-rated ‘Paranormal’ circus set up at Sunrise Mall
Sentinel staff report– Through Oct. 2, the Sunrise Mall parking lot is home to a horror-themed circus, with the Paranormal Cirque set up from Sept. 29 through Monday evening…
Fencing, landscaping project completed at Holy Family Catholic Church
By Mike Hazlip— Drivers traveling along Old Auburn Road can now see new landscaping, security fencing and ADA access improvements, after a months-long project at Holy Family Catholic Church has concluded…
LETTERS: low-income housing, what about the middle class?
Latest letters to the editor address housing needs in Citrus Heights and the proposed 47-unit low-income housing project on Sunrise Boulevard…
Supervisor Frost: My thoughts on the inspector general controversy
Guest opinion column by County Supervisor Sue Frost– In August, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors were thrust into the local media spotlight after Sheriff Scott Jones lost faith in the inspector general (an independent contractor retained by…
Realtor’s Corner: Historic ’14-Mile House’ may have found a buyer… finally
Guest column by Klint Sheridan– Remember that Gold Rush Era home in Citrus Heights that was listed for sale at $340,000 earlier this summer? Well, after more than 200 days on the market, it still remains unsold… but…
LETTER: I’m homeless, and the ‘Navigator program’ in Citrus Heights isn’t working
I’ve been homeless in Citrus Heights for going on 14 years and know most of the homeless. I can honestly say that I know of only one person that’s off the streets from this homeless Navigator program. Not…
LETTER: Water rate hike will mean more dead lawns, blight
Currently about half of my neighbors do not water their lawns, trying to save money. Now, with this increase, more neighbors will discontinue watering their lawns.
Citrus Heights News Briefs: Tree Lighting, new ramp meter, sex abuse
Latest local news briefs include Caltrans announcing a multi-million dollar plan to install a new ramp meter at a Citrus Heights on-ramp, the lighting of the city’s tree, a man alleging sexual abuse at Holy Family Catholic Church…
Citrus Heights Water District passes new fee increase, despite opposition
Sentinel staff report– Following a public hearing Wednesday night attended by about 15 residents, Citrus Heights Water District directors voted 3-0 to support a staff recommendation to increase service fees and water usage charges. Bi-monthly, fixed service charge…
Guest Opinion: city shouldn’t live on a credit card to be paid by future residents
Last month, the City Council approved a contract to obtain a $12 million line of credit, i.e., a loan, secured by the Citrus Heights Community Center if the city defaults. For years, the City Council’s mantra was the…
Review: Gilberto’s Tacos offers large portions, friendly service in Citrus Heights
Food review submitted by guest columnist Doreen Brown– When my friend from Colorado came into town, she told me she didn’t like to eat at big box type restaurants, you know, like you can find in any city,…
