Small Citrus Heights march recognizes Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day
By Mike Hazlip— A small group of people gathered at Adalbertos Mexican restaurant on Greenback Lane Tuesday night for a short walk to commemorate Homeless Persons’ Memorial day.
Guest Opinion: Get masks out of classrooms
By Supervisor Sue Frost– On the heels of a new statewide mask mandate and the continued declaration of a COVID-19 state of emergency, it feels necessary to once again advocate for a population left seemingly voiceless throughout this…
Eight top Christmas light displays in Citrus Heights for 2021
Sentinel staff report– Creative and custom Christmas light displays have once again popped up around Citrus Heights, as residents celebrate the holidays with decorated yards and rooftops.
Citrus Heights News Briefs: collision, DUI Checkpoint results, obituary
Latest local news briefs include results from a Friday night DUI checkpoint held on Auburn Boulevard, a vehicle colliding with several trees on Greenback Lane and the Police Department sharing video highlights from its holiday gift drop.
Donations pour in to support Citrus Heights families with hardships
By Mike Hazlip— Tuesday wrapped up the donation period for “Operation Holiday Cheer,” an effort to bring some relief and joy to families in Citrus Heights who experienced a recent hardship.
Rotating homeless shelter to begin Dec. 26 in Citrus Heights; volunteers sought
By Mike Hazlip— Citing a decline in volunteers amid the coronavirus pandemic, organizers of a rotating winter homeless shelter in Citrus Heights are seeking to enlist more help in preparation for the shelter opening later this month.
Local laundry nonprofit continues help for low-income residents during pandemic
By Mike Hazlip— Laundry Love Citrus Heights is striving to help those in-need and build community one wash at a time, and although the pandemic has hampered the effort somewhat — the laundry is still spinning.
Citrus Heights News Briefs: vaccines, draft maps, obituary
Latest local news briefs include a vaccine clinic to be held at the Community Center on Tuesday, new draft election maps released by the school district and an obituary for a former Citrus Heights Rotary Club president.
Little Free Libraries in Citrus Heights under repair after vandalism, theft
By Mike Hazlip— In 2015, a collaborative group of community members and organizations partnered together to install 20 Little Free Libraries around Citrus Heights in an effort to promote reading, but the small boxes have faced vandalism and…
Citrus Heights home featured in national Christmas lights competition
By Mike Hazlip— Colby and Jubilee Christensen’s home at Farmgate Way and Mariposa Avenue draws children of all ages each holiday season, and this year the Citrus Heights couple was featured in a nationally broadcast series.
Area ministry works to feed, help homeless off the streets in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— For more than a decade, The Way Ministries has worked in and around Citrus Heights to feed those in need and help people experiencing homelessness transition into a more stable life.
Finding purpose: One man’s volunteer journey in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— For one Citrus Heights volunteer, community service not only keeps him active, but 77-year-old Michael Lagomarsino says he’s learned something about himself in the process.
