
October Events 2025: What’s happening in Citrus Heights this month?
Besides Halloween and harvest-themed events, October offers residents plenty of activities for all ages, including a 75th anniversary jubilee celebration, art festivals, a San Juan High School all-class reunion, and several fundraisers.

Car show fundraiser planned for Citrus Heights Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall
Plans are moving forward on the long-anticipated Vietnam Veterans Memorial replica wall in Citrus Heights, with two major fundraising events…

15 fun facts about Rusch Park
In honor of the Sunrise Recreation and Park District’s 75th anniversary, here are 15 fun facts all about Rusch Park…

Carnival happening at the Sunrise Mall this weekend
Another carnival is scheduled to take place this weekend at Sunrise Mall, this time hosted by Butler Amusement…

Meet John Klunder: a suburban farmer in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— Known as “Farmer John” to friends and neighbors, Citrus Heights resident John Klunder and his wife use their storied property to grow farm-to-fork produce…

Citrus Heights history highlighted in new historical trail guide
The recently completed Arcade Cripple-Creek trail winds through several historical plots of land, according to a new trail guide published by the Citrus Heights Historical Society…

Letters to the Editor: city sidewalks, Citrus Heights Preschool, homeless camps
The latest letters from Citrus Heights Sentinel readers include comments regarding city sidewalks, Citrus Heights Preschool, and homelessness encampments…

Cause of death revealed for Citrus Heights native Mandisa
The cause of death for Citrus Heights native and “American Idol” alum Mandisa Hundley was deemed natural.

Guest Column: This Supreme Court case could give cities more tools to address homeless crisis
By Sue Frost– I often consider the age-old concept of “the carrot and the stick,” which embodies the balance between enforcement and support—a theme that frequently comes up in discussions about how we govern and regulate the homeless…

Citrus Heights Letters: City roads, future hotel parking, feral cats
The latest letters from Citrus Heights Sentinel readers include varying opinions regarding city roads, future hotel parking concerns, and feral cats…

Rusch Park restroom repairs face further delays
The restrooms on the east side of Rusch Community Park still appear to be closed as of May 30…

‘Stars & Stripes’ fireworks show to return to Citrus Heights
The annual Stars and Stripes celebration is returning to Citrus Heights on Saturday, June 29.




