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San Juan Unified to host classifieds job fair April 25

By Sara Beth Williams– The San Juan Unified School District is inviting job seekers to explore career opportunities at its upcoming Classified Job Fair on Saturday, April 25. Taking place from 9 a.m. to noon at Mesa Verde…

Volunteers helping to serve at the city's annual fall 'Chip-in" Day, Oct. 11, 2025. // SB Williams

Annual spring Chip-in volunteer day scheduled for April 22

By Sara Beth Williams– The City of Citrus Heights is inviting community members to roll up their sleeves and give back during its upcoming Chip-in Volunteer Day, taking place on Earth Day. Scheduled for Wednesday morning, April 22,…

Rusch Park in Citrus Heights

American Legion post 637 to host Veterans Family Picnic

Veterans, active-duty service members and their families are invited to attend a free Veterans Family Picnic on April 18 at Rusch Park….

Guest Column: A letter from the Mayor

By MariJane Lopez-Taff– When I introduced my theme for the year, Service, I shared that service is not limited to a title or position. It is a mindset. It is the daily choice to care for our community,…

An AI generated newspaper comic that reflects the opinions of the most recent Letter to the Editor. // CH Sentinel

LETTER: Turning the mall into a homeless shelter is a bad idea

Submitted by Arthur Kislitsa– As a local business owner and resident in the Citrus Heights area, converting the vacant space at Sunrise Mall into a large-scale centralized homeless housing complex would likely create serious unintended consequences for the…

A mural painted on the back wall of Jamba Juice at the Marketplace at Birdcage. // SB Williams

Spring concert series coming to Citrus Heights in April

A “Backyard Bash” spring band series is coming to Citrus Heights this spring, bringing three evenings of free live music, food and outdoor fun to the Marketplace at Birdcage.

REACH Potluck, 2024.

Citrus Heights residents invited to community potluck dinner March 9

Residents are invited to bring a favorite dish and gather with neighbors next Monday as REACH hosts its annual community-wide potluck dinner aimed at fostering connection.

Citrus Heights Police Chief Alex Turcotte stands with Chip-in Hall of Fame Award winner Janet Harry, at a Volunteer Appreciation Week ceremony, April 23, 2025. // City of Citrus Heights

City seeks nominations for 2nd annual ‘Chip In’ volunteer award

The City of Citrus Heights is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Chip-In Hall of Fame Award, recognizing residents who go above and beyond…

Mesa Verde High School

Mesa Verde Theater to present ‘Clue: On Stage”

The Mesa Verde Drama Career Technical Education program is slated to present the mystery comedy production of Clue, with an opening night of Thursday, March 5…

A newspaper comic generated by AI in response to a Letter to the Editor about Sunrise Mall and homelessness housing. // CH Sentinel

LETTER: Sunrise Mall should become housing for homeless

Submitted by John Kyde– Why not take advantage of the unlimited homeless government wasteful funding and serve surrounding areas with complete low-wall cubicle housing…

Vendors at a vendor fair at the Birdcage Shopping center in Citrus Heights. // SB Williams

March Events: What’s going on in Citrus Heights?

The community is preparing for spring this March with a full plate of events, including community meetings, an Easter celebration, a potluck and dinners, a theatrical production, and local fundraisers…

Aquarium Depot is celebrating 12 years

Reptile Depot hosting week-long customer appreciation celebration

The Aquarium and Reptile Depot in Citrus Heights is hosting a week-long celebration in honor of their 13th anniversary, with all community members invited…