
Three location options within Rusch Park being considered for amphitheater
By Sara Beth Williams– A virtual meeting was held by the Sunrise Recreation and Park District on Thursday evening to discuss potential locations for a new performance venue that is being proposed by the Citrus Heights Community Marching…

Citrus Heights News Briefs: development, council meeting, DUI checkpoint
Latest local news briefs include plans for a DUI Checkpoint next week, cancellation of the next City Council meeting, and an upcoming community meeting regarding plans for development at Sylvan Corners…

Why this Citrus Heights resident is moving out of California after 50 years
Scott Meyer is calling it quits after more than 50 years living in the Golden State…

Planning underway for new outdoor performance venue at Rusch Park
By Sara Beth Williams– A pair of informational meetings will be held this month to get public input and unveil more details about plans for…

Sacramento Public Library seeks community input for strategic plan
Sentinel staff report– A new 30-question survey from the Sacramento Public Library seeks input from the public as the library system develops a five-year strategic plan…

Citrus Heights News Briefs: Schools, obituary, dispatcher
Latest local news briefs include the unexpected passing of a Citrus Heights police dispatcher, classes back in session at local schools, and an obituary of a 42-year resident…

Hot August Movie Night coming to Rusch Park this Saturday
Sentinel staff report– Rusch Park this Saturday will be hosting a free swim, live music, food trucks, and a showing of the movie Space Jam beginning at dusk…

Obituary: Donna Ray Hall (Aug. 2, 2023)
Submitted by Chris Hall– Donna Ray Hall has passed away on August 2, 2023. She lived til she was 83 years old. A long time resident of Citrus Heights…

Citrus Heights News Briefs: Teriyaki, Vietnamese eatery, emergency training
Latest local news briefs include a new Vietnamese restaurant planning to open in Citrus Heights, a free “Stop the Bleed” emergency training being offered at a local fire station, and a teriyaki franchise reportedly eyeing a new location…

SMUD proposes double-digit rate hike by 2025
By Mike Hazlip— In an effort to address inflation as well as fund wildfire prevention and clean energy needs, the Sacramento Municipal Utility District will hold a public hearing later this month regarding a series of proposed rate…

Rescue group collaborating with police to round up rabbits at local park
By Sara Beth Williams– In an update to the City Council last month, police and a local animal rescue group said significant progress has been made in rescuing domesticated rabbits illegally abandoned at Crosswoods Community Park, near Sylvan…

Historic Rusch Home finds new use as hub for homeschool enrichment academy
By Sara Beth Williams– A local sports and enrichment academy is utilizing the historic Rusch Home and Gardens in Citrus Heights as a place to teach various classes to students of local homeschooling families…