August Events: What’s happening around Citrus Heights?
Events happening in Citrus Heights this August include a car show at Sunrise Mall, several theatrical performances, a city-sponsored ice cream social at the Sylvan Community Center, and a music and arts event in the Marketplace at Birdcage…
2023 National Night Out events planned across Citrus Heights
Local neighborhood associations and organizations in Citrus Heights are gearing up for National Night Out this year with plans for various events around the city on August 1…
Citrus Heights meal company launches culinary training for students
A Citrus Heights-based meal preparation company is working with a local nonprofit to provide culinary training to students and youths with disabilities, enabling them to begin a career in the restaurant industry…
Citrus Heights reader voices: rental inspections, code enforcement
Latest reader voices include responses to the city’s 4-1 vote in favor of mandatory rental inspections, with some arguing inspections are needed to protect tenants and crack down on slumlords, while others argue the move is a government…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: Hot August Bites, obituary, housing prices, spraying
Latest local news briefs include a report on Hot August Bites at Rusch Park, an update on aerial and ground spraying efforts to curb the threat of West Nile virus activity, the passing of a longtime Citrus Heights…
‘Hot August Bites’ coming to Rusch Park again this weekend
Sentinel staff report– The annual Hot August Bites event in Citrus Heights will again take place at Rusch Park this Saturday, promising live music, free swimming, a beer garden, food trucks, and a car show. The free event…
Guest Opinion: Citrus Heights shouldn’t punish reputable rental owners with more fees
Guest opinion column submitted by Martin Gravenstein– I am writing as a rental property owner of 8 single-family properties, which are all in Sacramento County and 7 of which are in the City of Citrus Heights. I am…
Citrus Heights residents, police hit the streets for National Night Out
By Stacey Hanks– Despite smoky skies from Northern California wildfires and temperatures in the 90s, Citrus Heights neighborhood groups along with police officers and city officials came out Tuesday evening to celebrate National Night Out. Held every year…
Citrus Heights neighborhoods plan National Night Out events for Aug. 7th
Sentinel staff report– Police and neighborhood groups across Citrus Heights are once again planning to participate in National Night Out, an annual crime-fighting effort held around the country on the first Tuesday in August. Billed as “America’s night…
Citrus Heights Chamber to host course with training for business, civic life
Sentinel staff report– Those interested in learning how local government works and developing more leadership and management skills may be interested in applying for this year’s Leadership Citrus Heights course, offered by the local Chamber of Commerce.
Guest Opinion: Three Citrus Heights council members got it wrong
Guest opinion submitted by David Warren– The primary safeguard of a democracy is the requirement that officials act only under the light of public scrutiny, and the Brown Act requires placing all matters for which action is taken…
West Nile Virus activity prompts aerial spraying consideration for Citrus Heights area
By Alec Pronk– Mosquito control officials are warning local residents of intensifying West Nile Virus activity, with aerial spraying under consideration for the areas of Citrus Heights, Orangevale and North Highlands. “All residents must take these warning signs…
