Local veteran reflects on healing process after Vietnam
By Mike Hazlip— In Vietnam, the cratered landscape from the war has healed, but scars still remain for many veterans who have returned from conflicts overseas…
What’s going on with the old Pumpkin Farm in Citrus Heights?
By Mike Hazlip— Another October has come and gone, and the once-popular Pumpkin Farm attraction on Old Auburn Road has remained shuttered…
Massive bounce park coming to Sunrise Mall
By Mike Hazlip— An inflatable bounce park is being set up at Sunrise Mall, and organizers say they expect it will draw about 20,000 people to the mall in the coming months…
November Events: What’s happening in Citrus Heights this month?
By Sara Beth Williams– Events happening this month in Citrus Heights include a bounce park slated to arrive at Sunrise Mall, performances of Beauty and the Beast, a food drive, Veterans Day ceremony, and more. American Legion Veteran’s…
Meet the Citrus Heights team who set state record for largest pumpkin
By Mike Hazlip— Citrus Heights resident Ronald Root partnered with Nick Kennedy of Fair Oaks to set a new state record last month for the largest pumpkin, while also…
Guest Opinion: The good, bad and ugly of California bills
By Assemblyman Josh Hoover– The 2023 legislative session officially came to an end last month as the Governor’s deadline to sign or veto bills passed on Oct. 14, 2023. In total, this legislative year saw 1,046 bills land…
2023 Veterans Day ceremony to be held in Citrus Heights
Sentinel staff report– American Legion Post 637 will host its annual Veterans Day ceremony at Sylvan Cemetery on Saturday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m…
Citrus Heights firefighter couple featured on new ‘Raid The Cage’ TV show
By Lily Tu– Two firefighting fiancés from Citrus Heights played in a CBS’ “Raid the Cage” TV show in an episode that aired this month, winning over $130,000 in prizes…
Guest Opinion: Housing is not what Sylvan Corners needs
By Brad Staplin– As a 6th generation native of Citrus Heights, and whose family once owned the land where the old Sylvan school sat, I applaud the City Council for the courage to reject the 94-home subdivision being…
Sunrise MarketPlace hosting harvest festival, movie night
Sentinel staff report– The parking lot of Sunrise Mall on Friday will be home to a harvest festival and Hocus Pocus movie night…
LETTER: Kudos to City Council for blocking housing project
By Mark Mitchell– I myself was stunned too when I saw the Sylvan Corners subdivision being voted down by 3 out of 5 council members…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: Clown Town, Giant pumpkin, Howl-o-Ween
Latest news briefs include a Howl-o-Ween parade and festival at Rusch park being held on Saturday, along with two local residents breaking the state record for a giant pumpkin and an extravagant Halloween yard display making it to…
