Yard Art: Decorated classic Jeep serves as photo backdrop in Citrus Heights
By Sara Beth Williams– During the pandemic, Citrus Heights residents Milla and Denis Oliferchik bought a classic 1955 Jeep Willys in hopes of completely restoring it to its former glory. However, within the first weekend, Milla Oliferchik said…
Fallin’ into Fun event to be held in Birdcage shopping center
Sentinel staff report– A free event with carnival games, food trucks, music, a beer garden and a “makers market” of local artisans and crafters is planned for a new “Fallin’ into Fun” event later this month in Citrus…
LETTER: Tiny homes on Sayonara? No Way
Letter by Jim Olson– I bought my home off of Larwin Drive back in the early 90s and was not told about the issues with the riff-raff on Sayonara Drive at that time. I suffered through a good…
Guest Opinion: Here’s why the roads don’t get fixed
By Sue Frost– As I come to the close of my sixth year on the Board of Supervisors, I have seen many issues fall and rise in terms of importance for the residents of Sacramento County. For example…
Kiwanis Club of Citrus Heights celebrates 50 years of volunteer service
By Sara Beth Williams– From providing educational supplies to local schools, to volunteering at National Night Out, Kiwanis Club of Citrus Heights volunteers have served the local community for 50 years.
Guest Opinion: Imposing fines for shopping cart theft will be futile
By David Warren– The Citrus Heights City Council is considering an ordinance to institute fines and misdemeanor penalties for individuals who remove shopping carts from business premises as well as civil penalties for businesses whose shopping carts are…
Jim Cook remembered for community involvement in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— Friends and family remember Jim Cook as a family man who was active in the community. Cook passed away on Aug. 21, and amid the festivities of Saturday’s Howl-o-Ween event at Rusch Park, Cook’s brother,…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: parade, misconduct, new school district?
Latest local news briefs include a Howl-o-Ween parade along Auburn Boulevard, an accusation of misconduct made against the vice mayor, and a proposal to explore formation of a Citrus Heights Unified School District.
10-day fall carnival returning to Sunrise Mall from Oct. 14-23
Sentinel staff report– The Sunrise Mall parking lot will again be transformed into an outdoor carnival, as Brass Ring Amusements brings its annual Fall Carnival to town beginning Friday and continuing through Oct. 23 this year.
Guest Opinion: Do voters have short memory? Some candidates are counting on it.
By Tim Schaefer– As I watched the Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce Candidates Forum last month, City Council Candidate Mary Jane Lopez-Taff brought up the Citrus Heights Police Department budget cuts that were included in the 2021/22 budget…
Longtime resident, volunteer reflects on life in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— San Juan High School graduate and community volunteer Jerry Still, who turned 80 last month, was just six years old when he moved to Citrus Heights with his family not long after WWII had ended.
Citrus Heights News Briefs: Measure A, rally on Sunrise Blvd, obituary
Latest local news briefs include a Citrus Heights councilman taking a position in favor of a proposed tax measure, activists rallying on Sunrise Boulevard in support of Iranian protests, and an obituary of an 80-year-old local man.
