Toy drive at Citrus Heights bingo center nets gifts for ‘Holiday Cheer’ program
By Mike Hazlip— A toy donation drive organized by a local Optimist International club netted six shopping carts full of items destined for families throughout Citrus Heights.
‘No-climb’ fence installed along problematic area of I-80 in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— A new fence aimed at curbing transient activity along Interstate 80 has been installed behind Big Lots in Citrus Heights.
Citrus Heights News Briefs: lights, public hearing, outages
Latest local news briefs include a public hearing set to take place on Wednesday, high winds causing outages, and the city launching its 2022 “Best Lights” contest.
LETTER: It’s time to bring back police logs in Citrus Heights
By Leon Barrow, Citrus Heights– Now that Citrus Heights is receiving my property tax, I believe they have enough money to get the Police Logs going again…
Capitol Pops to host free holiday concert in Citrus Heights
Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights-based Capitol Pops Concert Band will host a “Sounds of the Season” performance at the Rusch Park Community Center this Saturday.
The tragic story behind this children’s monument at Rusch Park
By Sara Beth Williams– At Rusch Park, a lone monument stands encased in stone at the entrance to the playground near the softball fields with the inscription: “This playground memorial is dedicated in memory of those children who…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: Santa, City Hall, schools
Latest local news briefs include a Citrus Heights woman putting a “Letters to Santa” mailbox in her front yard, a video highlighting a new resource center at a local elementary school and several updates regarding City Hall.
Local program seeks to help homeless women find stable jobs, housing
By Mike Hazlip— A graduation ceremony for five women was held in Citrus Heights last month, as part of a program aimed at giving women experiencing homelessness an opportunity to begin a career in residential property management.
December Events: 12 events happening in Citrus Heights this month
By Sara Beth Williams– Citrus Heights is gearing up for the holiday season in December with a tree lighting ceremony, holiday craft fairs and parties, concerts, Santa breakfasts and more. Dive into the festivities at one of these…
LETTER: Citrus Heights Water District rate increase won’t raise bill by much
Letter by Ray Riehle, Orangevale– [RE: Citrus Heights Water District seeks 20% increase in water usage rates; Nov. 19th] The headline may be potentially misleading, but the customer bill will not increase by 20%. The Usage Charge referred…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: obituary, rent prices, home prices
Latest local news briefs include a report showing rent prices are finally dropping, an obituary for a Citrus Heights woman who had a 30-year-battle with Multiple Sclerosis, and latest news on home prices.
Vandalism temporarily shuts down popular zip line at Citrus Heights park
Sentinel staff report– The zip line at Arcade Creek Park Preserve was temporarily closed on Tuesday and part of Wednesday, after the parks district said the attraction’s seat mechanism and wire trolly were stolen Monday night.
