Community honors Jeanne Rounsavell, co-founder of Citrus Heights Veterans Center
Dozens of local community members gathered together to honor the late co-founder of the Veterans Community Center in Citrus Heights during a memorial service…
October Events 2025: What’s happening in Citrus Heights this month?
Besides Halloween and harvest-themed events, October offers residents plenty of activities for all ages, including a 75th anniversary jubilee celebration, art festivals, a San Juan High School all-class reunion, and several fundraisers.
Car show fundraiser planned for Citrus Heights Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall
Plans are moving forward on the long-anticipated Vietnam Veterans Memorial replica wall in Citrus Heights, with two major fundraising events…
Neighborhood group funds treadmill for Citrus Heights police dog
By Mike Hazlip— A Citrus Heights neighborhood association provided funds for a canine treadmill that police say will keep one of their high-energy dogs active…
Obituary: Ralph Rhees (1937-2024)
Submitted by Eric Rhees– Ralph Rhees passed away January 18, 2024 at age 86 in his Citrus Heights home surrounded by family members. He was born in Ogden, Utah Sept. 27, 1937, to Horace and Elizabeth Rhees, the…
Questions remain after death of beloved Citrus Heights gas station barista
By Mike Hazlip— A local business owner, her employees, and customers are in shock after a longtime barista was found dead at…
New low-income apartments in Citrus Heights now home to 144 residents
By Mike Hazlip— A grand opening was held Thursday for the 47-unit Sunrise Pointe apartment complex in Citrus Heights, which is now home to 144 residents…
Obituary: Dolores (Coronado) Estrella | 1929-2023
Submitted by Russell Estrella– Dolores Estrella was born December 31, 1929 in Westwood, Northern California to her parents Manuel and Francisca Coronado and passed peacefully November 9, 2023 at the age of 93…
Citrus Heights Little League seeks help for repairs, new fencing after fire
By Mike Hazlip— The Citrus Heights Little League is desperate for help and looking to improve security after a fire damaged the scorekeeper’s box at McDonald Field…
Residents facing eviction at senior living complex in Citrus Heights
Residents of a low-income senior living complex in Citrus Heights are claiming they are being evicted from a place once described by the recently arrested former CEO of the regional Goodwill Industries as “a space for people to…
Local credit union branches contribute to ‘Angel Tree’ initiative
Sentinel staff report– Members and staff of SAFE Credit Union, including two Citrus Heights branches, contributed gifts for 270 children and families during the holiday season, according to a Jan. 5 news release from the credit union…
Citrus Heights to host workshop focused on neighborhood engagement
Sentinel staff report– The City of Citrus Heights is kicking off the new year with plans for a community workshop next month to help boost community engagement…
