Second annual Park District tree lighting held at Rusch Park
By Sara Beth Williams– The Sunrise Recreation and Park District held its second annual “Sunrise Lights the Night” tree lighting ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 6. The event featured lighting a tree that was planted in 2024, plus photo…
Guest Column: Closing the illegal camping loophole
By Supervisor Rosario Rodriguez– Over the last several years, homelessness in Sacramento County has changed dramatically…
Santa returns to Sunrise Mall in a new location
By Sara Beth Williams– Photos with Santa Claus at Sunrise Mall might look a little different this year, as Santa has arrived at Sunrise Mall, but in a different location. This year, families will find him set up…
Large trees, landscaping torn up on Auburn Blvd. Here’s why
Much of the landscaping including some mature trees along Auburn Boulevard from Rusch Park to the northern city limits now lays barren, prompting questions from some as to why…
Obituary: Kathleen I. Draper (1945-2024)
Kathy was a Sacramento native and lived in Citrus Heights for more than 30 years…
Local car enthusiasts, nonprofit team up to aid those impacted by Park Fire
A local car show and events group and nonprofit organization came together recently to collect donations to help those impacted by the Park Fire.
Comic Con returning to Sunrise Mall this month
By Sara Beth Williams– The “Weekend Blender” Comic Con event is returning to the Sunrise Mall in August…
Citrus Heights neighbors host inaugural National Night Out event
Citrus Heights Neighborhood Areas 2 and 6 held an inaugural National Night Out event at Ascension Lutheran Church on Tuesday…
Online voting opens for 2024 ‘Best of Citrus Heights’ awards
Voting is now underway for the 2024 “Best of Citrus Heights” awards.
New travel ball team established to ‘pump some life’ back into Citrus Heights
The Citrus Heights Sentinels travel ball teams are embarking on a second year of competitive baseball…
Letters to the Editor: Cannabis, Starbucks, Homelessness
Latest letters from Citrus Heights Sentinel readers include comments regarding a cannabis grant fund, another proposed new Starbucks, and the City Manager’s response to a Supreme Court ruling on camping…
Final ‘City Scoop’ ice cream social set for Aug. 8
The City of Citrus Heights is hosting its final neighborhood ice cream social of the summer on Thursday, Aug. 8, at Lichen K-8…
