
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.

Citrus Heights ‘Howl-o-Ween’ parade, harvest festival set for Oct. 15
Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights Community Marching Band will host its annual pet-themed “Howl-o-Ween” parade and harvest festival this Saturday.

Million-dollar Citrus Heights estate drops price tag to $895k
By Mike Hazlip— A four-bedroom, four-bathroom home in Citrus Heights, originally listed last year at over $1 million, has now seen its second price drop this year.

Bogart Film Festival to be held locally at Theatre in the Heights
By Sara Beth Williams– Theatre in the Heights will host its fifth annual Bogart Film Festival from Oct. 7-9 at their location at 8215 Auburn Blvd. Admission is free, and there are no reservations required, according to the…

Citrus Heights News Briefs: Sunday Funday, public hearing, obituary
Latest local news briefs include an obituary for an 88-year-old resident, an update from a public hearing held by the Planning Commission, and a report from Sunday Funday last weekend.

October Events: 13 happenings in Citrus Heights this month
Updated Oct. 12, 11:29 a.m.– Community events in Citrus Heights are in full swing this October, including a theater production, film festival, fundraiser and volunteer opportunities, culminating with a series of Halloween trunk or treat and harvest festivals.…

Here’s what $600k can currently buy you in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— Rising interest rates are putting sellers in a tough spot to drop prices, as buyers are facing monthly payments hundreds of dollars more than a few months ago. Real estate listing sites show the typical…

Citrus Heights News Briefs: $32M sale, fundraiser sold out, COLA increase
Latest local news briefs include an apartment complex on Sunrise Boulevard selling for $32 million, the City Council approving a cost-of-living pay increase for most city staff, and tickets for a local fundraiser selling out.