September Events: What’s happening in Citrus Heights?
Several organizations are celebrating milestones and honoring lives this September with a 15th anniversary party, a 9/11 memorial service, and an inaugural concert in the park event.
Annual Citrus Heights 9/11 memorial service to return to Sylvan Cemetery
A 9/11 memorial ceremony will be held at Sylvan Cemetery in Citrus Heights on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024…
‘Battle of the Bands’ fundraiser returns to Citrus Heights
The annual Battle of the Bands and BBQ, hosted by American Legion Post 637, is set to return for its eighth year.
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…
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…
