‘Just disgusting.’ Homeless camp, litter cleaned up along Citrus Heights on-ramp
Sentinel staff report– Homeless encampments, litter, and shrubs along Antelope Road at Interstate 80 were cleaned up on Wednesday by Caltrans crews in partnership with the City of Citrus Heights and the California Highway Patrol.
Sunday Funday to bring live music, family fun to Rusch Park this weekend
By Sara Beth Williams– The annual Sunday Funday is set to return to Rusch Community Park on Sunday, Sept. 25 after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, just in time for Citrus Heights’ 25-year anniversary of cityhood.
LETTER: 9/11 event at Sylvan Cemetery brought tears to many eyes
I’d like to send out a special thank you to Jim Monteton, the organizer of the 9/11 Memorial event. The short ceremony only lasted about 30 minutes, but in that short period of time, everyone in attendance was…
Guest Opinion: What Citrus Heights voters should know about this new tax measure
By Sue Frost– In the general election this November, voters will have the opportunity to vote on “Measure A,” a transportation sales tax that would impact not just the unincorporated areas of County of Sacramento, but the seven…
News Briefs: homeless event, police activity, obituary
Latest local news briefs include police activity near Holy Family Catholic Church, a homeless advocacy event being held outside City Hall, and an obituary of a 79-year-old longtime priest and resident of Citrus Heights.
Sylvan Cemetery celebrates its 160th birthday
By Mike Hazlip— September marks 160 years since the first burial took place at Sylvan Cemetery on Sept. 4, 1862, hailing back to a time when early settlers were establishing farms in the area.
HART hosting Spaghetti Fest fundraiser to help with homeless aid
By Sara Beth Williams– The Citrus Heights Homeless Assistance Resource Team (HART) is putting on a spaghetti fest dinner this month to help raise funds for homeless assistance and prevention programs.
Performing arts group celebrates grand opening at Sunrise Mall
By Sara Beth Williams– A local performing arts group celebrated the grand opening of a new dedicated performance space inside the Sunrise Mall on Friday.
Citrus Heights News Briefs: obituary, homeless, smoke
Latest local news briefs include an obituary for an 87-year-old Citrus Heights resident, an upcoming event organized by an area homeless advocate, and smoke-filled skies causing the annual Citrus Bowl to be cancelled.
Volunteers help clean up Rusch Park for National Day of Service
By Mike Hazlip— Several dozen volunteers gathered outside the historic Rusch Home on Saturday to help clean up the property as part of the National Day of Service and Remembrance, a federally recognized day set on the anniversary…
New playground being constructed at Tempo Park
By Sara Beth Williams– As part of a more than $300,000 upgrade project, construction is underway on a new playground for Tempo Community Park on Fair Oaks Boulevard. The playground is currently fenced off and only partially completed.
Marching band raising funds for new amphitheater at Rusch Park
By Sara Beth Williams– The Citrus Heights Community Marching Band has begun accepting donations toward a new amphitheater to be built in Rusch Park in honor of band founder, Kathy Cook.
