SMUD opens SHINE Award grant application period for nonprofits
SMUD’s annual SHINE Awards grant program is now seeking applications…
Online voting open for 2025 ‘Best of Citrus Heights’ awards
Voting kicked off on July 1 for the 20th annual “Best of Citrus Heights” awards, and will continue through July 31.
Update: Ground mosquito spraying scheduled for Citrus Heights
The Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District has announced updated plans to conduct ground spraying in Citrus Heights…
Howl-o-Ween parade, festival happening this weekend
Sentinel staff report– A portion of Auburn Boulevard will be shut down Saturday morning as the Citrus Heights Community Marching Band hosts its annual pet-themed “Howl-o-Ween” parade and harvest festival…
Fall carnival coming to Sunrise Mall Oct. 20-29th
Sentinel staff report– Setup has begun in the Sunrise Mall parking lot for Brass Ring Amusements annual Fall Carnival, which is slated to begin Friday and continue through Oct. 29 this year…
News Briefs: Mavericks wins home game, State of City, accountability
Latest local news briefs include the Mavericks winning their first home game at the new Mesa Verde High School stadium on Friday night, the mayor proposing support for a new ballot initiative, and a State of the City…
LETTERS: Traffic, complaints, 94 homes at Sylvan Corners
Latest letters from Citrus Heights Sentinel readers share varying opinions about a 94-home housing development proposed at Sylvan Corners. The City Council on Thursday voted 3-2 to block the proposal, leaving the future of the 11.3-acre site unknown…
Guest Opinion: Citrus Heights should mandate more EV charging stations
Guest Opinion by David Warren– As I decided to reconsider my decision to refill my automobile’s fuel tank at the Citrus Heights Costco due to the line of cars which had spilled out onto Auburn Blvd., I was…
Art, music festival to be held Oct. 14 in Citrus Heights
Sentinel staff report– Citrus Heights Arts will host a free music and arts festival this Saturday at the Marketplace at Birdcage shopping center, with the event set to include food trucks, live music and more….
Guest Opinion: 94 homes at Sylvan Corners will be a detriment to Citrus Heights
By Sue and Forrest Allen– On Oct 12th the city is trying to rezone the property of the old Sylvan School, 7137 Auburn Blvd., to allow a developer to build 94 houses on 11.3 acres…
Sunrise Parks announces new administrator to oversee district
Sentinel staff report– The Sunrise Recreation and Park District has announced Kevin Huntzinger as the new District Administrator, replacing Dave Mitchell who retired in June…
Guest Opinion: It’s time for real action on homelessness
By Sue Frost– During my tenure on the Board of Supervisors, I’ve observed various approaches and strategies addressing the county’s homelessness dilemma…
