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A map showing the outlined vacant plots on Sayonara Drive where 26 new houses are to be constructed over three years. // City of Citrus Heights

Phase 2 of Sayonara housing project in Citrus Heights to begin accepting applications

Applications for eight new affordable homes in Citrus Heights will officially open on Aug. 8, as part of Phase 2 of a partnership project between Habitat for Humanity and the City of Citrus Heights.

Nonfiction Author Ray Juarez Jr. holds his latest book, "Homeless by Choice: A memoir of Love, Hate, and Forgiveness." // Courtesy of Ray Juarez Jr. PR team

‘Homeless by Choice’ author to host book signing in Citrus Heights

By Sara Beth Williams– Nonfiction author Roy Juarez, Jr. is coming to Citrus Heights on Friday, Aug. 1, for a book signing at Barnes & Noble in the Marketplace at Birdcage. The event is part of his statewide…

Kathy Morris, right, stands near a table set up at C-Bar-C Park on Aug. 2, for National Night Out. // M. Hazlip

Citrus Heights neighborhoods plan National Night Out events for 2025

In Citrus Heights this year, there are several registered National Night Out events throughout the city…

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…

homeless camp

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…

October is full of events in Citrus Heights. Here’s 10 of them

By Sara Beth Williams– Fall is in full swing and this month’s events in Citrus Heights include a fundraiser, ribbon cutting, trunk or treats and an annual parade…

Obituary: Donald DeSmet Hall (Sept. 21, 2023)

Donald DeSmet Hall has passed away on September 21st. He was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather and will be missed greatly…

R-rated ‘Paranormal’ circus set up at Sunrise Mall

Sentinel staff report– Through Oct. 2, the Sunrise Mall parking lot is home to a horror-themed circus, with the Paranormal Cirque set up from Sept. 29 through Monday evening…

Fencing, landscaping project completed at Holy Family Catholic Church

By Mike Hazlip— Drivers traveling along Old Auburn Road can now see new landscaping, security fencing and ADA access improvements, after a months-long project at Holy Family Catholic Church has concluded…

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Citrus Heights residents encouraged to participate in ‘Good Neighbor Week’

By Lily Tu– The Residents’ Empowerment Association of Citrus Heights (REACH) is encouraging participation in “Good Neighbor Week,” a neighborly kindness campaign that runs from Sept. 28 to Oct. 4, 2023…