A look back at 2023: Top stories from Citrus Heights over the past year
Sentinel staff report– Stories about local business, crime, real estate, closures at Sunrise Mall, and community features dominated reader interest throughout the year in 2023…
Volunteers work with local restaurant to hand out 100 meals in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— Over the Christmas holiday weekend, the Citrus Heights location of Texas Roadhouse partnered with local volunteers in preparing and distributing 100 meals for people experiencing homelessness in the area…
March held in Citrus Heights for Homeless Persons Memorial Day
By Mike Hazlip— Held each year in the middle of the holiday season on the longest night of the year, Dec. 21, a well-known local advocate for people experiencing homelessness in Citrus Heights organized a march on Thursday…
City of Citrus Heights announces ‘best lights’ winners for 2023
Sentinel staff report- The City of Citrus Heights has announced the winners of its 2023 “Best Lights in Citrus Heights” contest, with awards going to six homes in different categories…
Have you seen this new wall art in Citrus Heights?
Sentinel staff report– Drivers traveling along Sunrise Boulevard near Greenback Lane can now see a new mural, the latest of eight large murals that have popped up over the past two years in the Sunrise MarketPlace…
‘Winter Wonderland’ skate event planned at Sunrise Rollerland
Sentinel staff report– The Sunrise MarketPlace will wrap up its Magical Moments holiday events series this year with Winter Wonderland Skate Party on Dec. 21 at Sunrise Rollerland…
Check out these top Christmas light displays in Citrus Heights for 2023
Sentinel staff report– Decorated yards and Christmas lights are again on display in various neighborhoods all across Citrus Heights, as residents celebrate the season with lights and other decor…
Veterans group awarded for bringing Vietnam Memorial Wall to Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— A Citrus Heights veterans group on Tuesday received the annual “Stones 21” award for their efforts to bring The Wall That Heals to the city…
What’s with the roadwork on Auburn Blvd in Citrus Heights?
Sentinel staff report– Lane closures and extensive PG&E work on Auburn Boulevard are finally coming to an end, as the utility company winds up its work…
CHWD releases new video highlighting record-breaking local pumpkin
Sentinel staff report– “Thanks to water, there’s a new record.” That’s the message in a new 70-second video created by the Citrus Heights Water District…
Toy drive underway in Citrus Heights to benefit children of troops
By Sara Beth Williams– A local nonprofit kicked off its 21st annual toy drive on Saturday in Citrus Heights, collecting new, unwrapped toys to give to children of military troops…
Nominations kick off for 2023 ‘Best Lights’ contest
Sentinel staff report– Citrus Heights residents can now nominate a neighbor to win a “Best Lights in Citrus Heights” contest, through Dec. 15, 2023…
