‘Brews in the Burbs’ festival to take over Sunrise Mall parking lot
Sentinel staff report– Organizers say tickets are still available for attendance at this year’s Brews in the Burbs event at Sunrise Mall…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: collision, missing woman, stolen vehicle
Latest local news briefs include two being injured in a collision with a utility pole on Auburn Boulevard, police recovering a stolen vehicle, and a vigil being held at Rusch Park in honor of a missing woman…
Citrus Heights announces plans for July 1 fireworks show, celebration
Sentinel staff report– Live entertainment, food trucks, and a fireworks show are coming to Citrus Heights on July 1, as the city announces plans for its first-ever “Stars & Stripes Celebration” at Van Maren Park…
Letter: Citrus Heights needs a full-time mayor
By Citrus Heights resident Lynn Avery– “What’s it all about Alfie? Is it only the moment we live?” I have read letters to the editor and other comments about the ‘growth of Citrus Heights’ and the dedication to…
5th annual Scooter Competition set for July 28 at Rusch Park
Sentinel staff report– The skate park at Rusch Park will again be home to the 5th annual Freestyle Scooter Competition this Saturday…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: mosquitoes, transit, camping, jury verdict
Latest local news briefs include a community members camping out at Rusch Park, a Citrus Heights man being found guilty by a jury, areas of the city sprayed in response to mosquito activity, and an update on Sacramento…
Supervisor Frost: Court ruling on unions is good for Citrus Heights, Sac County
Last month, the United States Supreme Court issued a decision in the case of Janus v. AFSCME, ruling that the First Amendment protects public employees from being required to pay money to a union without their consent. As…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: obituary, parrot, burning car, East Area Rapist update
Latest local news briefs include a former Citrus Heights Water District official and local business owner passing away, the story of a local DUI arrest going viral, latest news on the East Area Rapist, as well as a…
Guest Opinion: Crime at Citrus Town Center is getting out of hand
Guest opinion submitted by Jayna Karpinski-Costa– Sylvan Old Auburn Road Neighborhood Association (SOAR, Area 10) has an annual fireworks booth in the parking lot of the Citrus Town Center, formerly known as the Sunrise Festival Shopping Center. We…
Q&A: What’s with that pink house on Antelope Road in Citrus Heights?
By Bethany Reeves– The house on the corner of Antelope Road and Rosswood Drive is stunningly pink. Built in 1958 and painted a bright raspberry color several years ago, the 940-square-foot house was recently listed for sale at…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: Sears, 4th of July parade, house fire
Latest local news briefs include a July 4th house fire, neighbors gathering to celebrate Independence Day, an update on the Golden State Killer suspect’s early days, and local Sears store workers featured in an article in The Guardian.
Guest Column: Remembering the fight for independence as a nation and a city
The Citrus Heights annual “Red White and Blue Parade,” which took place last month, was created as a “thank you” to the city, shortly after it had declared its independence from the county. Its themes of patriotism and…
