Playground construction complete at Tempo Park
Construction is now complete on a new playground and basketball court at Tempo Community Park.
President of Sunrise Christian Food Ministry retires after 13 years
By Mike Hazlip— For more than a decade, Rocky Peterson served the community of Citrus Heights through his role as president of the board of Sunrise Christian Food Ministry. Now he’s passing on the reins.
Citrus Heights food bank sees long lines for Thanksgiving meal distribution
By Mike Hazlip— Long lines of vehicles could be seen on San Juan Avenue last week for the Sunrise Christian Food Ministry’s annual Thanksgiving dinner distribution.
Citrus Heights News Briefs: bike race, fatal collision, schools
Latest local news briefs include a cyclocross bike race being held at Rusch Park over the weekend, a collision on I-80 leaving a toddler dead, and more talk of Citrus Heights forming its own school district.
Cold Case: Renewed interest arises in unsolved murder of Citrus Heights boy
Sentinel staff report– In May, 1964, the murder of seven-year-old James (Jimmy) Gaul Jr. shook the small rural area of Citrus Heights. Almost 60 years later, the murder remains unsolved.
SMUD posts latest list of thousands of customers with unclaimed checks
Sentinel staff report– Does the Sacramento Municipal Utility District have unclaimed money in your name?
Laser light show planned outside Sunrise Mall this weekend
Sentinel staff report– Sunrise MarketPlace is kicking off this year’s “Magical Moments” annual holiday events with a laser light show set for 6-9 p.m. Friday night. The show will take place Nov. 18 on the rear side of…
U.S. Ambassador reflects on her roots in Citrus Heights
By Sara Beth Williams– United States Ambassador Tracey Jacobson (Thomas) counts it a privilege to be a part of the U.S. Foreign Service.
Citrus Heights News Briefs: arrest, life-saving effort, collision
Latest local news briefs include the arrest of a 33-year-old suspect after a struggle with an officer last weekend, three people being hospitalized in a collision, and an officer being recognized for saving the life of a 3-year-old…
‘Salute to Veterans’ event, concert to be held in Citrus Heights
Sentinel staff report– The Veterans Community Center in Citrus Heights will host a free concert and flag retirement ceremony this Saturday in celebration of military veterans.
Annual Veterans Day ceremony to be held Friday in Citrus Heights
Sentinel staff report– American Legion Post 637 will host its annual Veterans Day ceremony at Sylvan Cemetery on Friday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m.
Citrus Heights Marine veteran retells story of being injured in Iraq
By Mike Hazlip— For Citrus Heights resident Jeff Landay, enlisting in the Marines was a way to serve his country, but the real battle began after he returned home.
