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.
‘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…
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…
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…
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…
