New Citrus Heights arts district to host parking lot party
The new CH 40 Arts District is set to kick off with a parking lot launch party on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025.
Citrus Heights Water District breaks ground on new groundwater wells to boost supply reliability
Construction is underway on two new groundwater wells that Citrus Heights Water District leaders say will strengthen the community’s water reliability and lessen dependence on Folsom Lake during times of drought…
Annual Hawaiian Luau at Veterans Community Center in Citrus Heights canceled
The Veterans Community Center has announced that their annual Hawaiian Luau has been canceled this year, due to the passing of founder Jeanne Rounsavell.
2023 Veterans Day ceremony to be held in Citrus Heights
Sentinel staff report– American Legion Post 637 will host its annual Veterans Day ceremony at Sylvan Cemetery on Saturday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m…
Citrus Heights firefighter couple featured on new ‘Raid The Cage’ TV show
By Lily Tu– Two firefighting fiancés from Citrus Heights played in a CBS’ “Raid the Cage” TV show in an episode that aired this month, winning over $130,000 in prizes…
Guest Opinion: Housing is not what Sylvan Corners needs
By Brad Staplin– As a 6th generation native of Citrus Heights, and whose family once owned the land where the old Sylvan school sat, I applaud the City Council for the courage to reject the 94-home subdivision being…
Sunrise MarketPlace hosting harvest festival, movie night
Sentinel staff report– The parking lot of Sunrise Mall on Friday will be home to a harvest festival and Hocus Pocus movie night…
LETTER: Kudos to City Council for blocking housing project
By Mark Mitchell– I myself was stunned too when I saw the Sylvan Corners subdivision being voted down by 3 out of 5 council members…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: Clown Town, Giant pumpkin, Howl-o-Ween
Latest news briefs include a Howl-o-Ween parade and festival at Rusch park being held on Saturday, along with two local residents breaking the state record for a giant pumpkin and an extravagant Halloween yard display making it to…
LETTERS: Housing at Sylvan Corners, EV chargers
Latest letters from Sentinel readers include comments regarding the City Council’s 3-2 vote against a housing development proposed at Sylvan Corners, as well as a response to a guest opinion column on mandating EV charging stations…
Guest Opinion: Stunned by council’s vote against 94-home project
By Bill Van Duker– Last Friday morning I was stunned to learn of the City Council vote that denied the Sylvan Corners subdivision project. And after reviewing the tape of the Council meeting, I was appalled at the…
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…
