
Two new murals unveiled at Sylvan Corners to kick off new Citrus Heights arts district
Two new murals have been added to Sylvan Corners in an unveiling of a new local arts district.

How Citrus Heights Beauty College impacted the Vietnamese-American nail industry
In 1975, Becky Hambelton watched a bus full of Vietnamese migrants come to a stop outside her newly established beauty school in Citrus Heights. Unknown to her, she was taking her first step into history…

Union members stage small protest at Dignity Health in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip– A quiet but visible protest unfolded outside the Dignity Health building in Citrus Heights on Thursday afternoon at Greenback Lane and Fountain Square Drive, where a small group of protesters held a large banner criticizing…

Planter at the end of Fair Oaks Blvd struck again
By Mike Hazlip— Despite changes to the roadway implemented by the city, a planter at the problematic intersection of Fair Oaks Boulevard and Old Auburn Road was heavily damaged after another vehicle collision with the structure Monday night…

June Events: What’s happening this month in Citrus Heights?
By Sara Beth Williams– If you’re looking for local activities during the summer when school is out, June is full of theater performances and entertainment and sports events, as well as a comic con event at Sunrise Mall…

Citrus Heights residents, leaders gather for Memorial Day ceremony
By Mike Hazlip– Citrus Heights residents and community leaders gathered at Sylvan Cemetery on Monday for a ceremony remembering service members who died in the line of duty…

Citrus Heights News Briefs: homeless count, murder suspect, $5k grant
Latest local news briefs include Citrus Heights police resuming a count of homeless individuals, a murder suspect arrested locally now tied to multiple carjackings, and a $5,000 grant awarded to a local performing arts group…

Sylvan Cemetery to host Memorial Day ceremony on Monday
Sentinel staff report– Sylvan Cemetery will again host a Memorial Day ceremony this year on Monday, May 29…

Citrus Heights News Briefs: rollover collision, home sales, obituary
Latest local news briefs include a rollover collision trapping an occupant inside, a home sale topping $690,000, and an obituary for a 92-year-old resident…

Citrus Heights homeless community reacts to navigator’s departure
By Mike Hazlip— Members of the homeless community in Citrus Heights are voicing concerns after a decision by the county prompted the pending closure of Sacramento Self Help Housing, the nonprofit organization that provided navigator services to people…

Retired magician makes reappearance at children’s center in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— When local Meals on Wheels volunteers discovered one of their customers was a magician, they asked the 87-year-old if he would visit children at the Sayonara Center…

‘Brews in the Burbs’ festival to take over Sunrise Mall parking lot
Sentinel staff report– Organizers say tickets are still available for attendance at this year’s Brews in the Burbs event at Sunrise Mall…




