Obituary: Ralph Rhees (1937-2024)
Submitted by Eric Rhees– Ralph Rhees passed away January 18, 2024 at age 86 in his Citrus Heights home surrounded by family members. He was born in Ogden, Utah Sept. 27, 1937, to Horace and Elizabeth Rhees, the…
Questions remain after death of beloved Citrus Heights gas station barista
By Mike Hazlip— A local business owner, her employees, and customers are in shock after a longtime barista was found dead at…
New low-income apartments in Citrus Heights now home to 144 residents
By Mike Hazlip— A grand opening was held Thursday for the 47-unit Sunrise Pointe apartment complex in Citrus Heights, which is now home to 144 residents…
Obituary: Dolores (Coronado) Estrella | 1929-2023
Submitted by Russell Estrella– Dolores Estrella was born December 31, 1929 in Westwood, Northern California to her parents Manuel and Francisca Coronado and passed peacefully November 9, 2023 at the age of 93…
Citrus Heights Little League seeks help for repairs, new fencing after fire
By Mike Hazlip— The Citrus Heights Little League is desperate for help and looking to improve security after a fire damaged the scorekeeper’s box at McDonald Field…
Residents facing eviction at senior living complex in Citrus Heights
Residents of a low-income senior living complex in Citrus Heights are claiming they are being evicted from a place once described by the recently arrested former CEO of the regional Goodwill Industries as “a space for people to…
Local credit union branches contribute to ‘Angel Tree’ initiative
Sentinel staff report– Members and staff of SAFE Credit Union, including two Citrus Heights branches, contributed gifts for 270 children and families during the holiday season, according to a Jan. 5 news release from the credit union…
Citrus Heights to host workshop focused on neighborhood engagement
Sentinel staff report– The City of Citrus Heights is kicking off the new year with plans for a community workshop next month to help boost community engagement…
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…
