Guest Opinion: Counties deserve right to veto placement of sexually violent predators
By Supervisor Sue Frost– The rush to release prisoners from our jails and prisons was initially a response to court orders to reduce prison overcrowding, but lately it’s become a radical effort to recast criminals as victims and…
Harvest festival, car show to be held at Sunrise Mall on Oct. 23
By Mike Hazlip— Sunrise Marketplace has announced a harvest festival and car show slated for Saturday, Oct. 23, outside Sunrise Mall.
Howl-O-Ween Parade returns to Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— The annual Howl-O-Ween parade, a Citrus Heights tradition for almost a decade, is back after last year’s absence due to pandemic restrictions. The Oct. 16 event drew hundreds of people and pets to Rusch Park…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: vandalism, BEARPAW, obituary
Latest local news briefs include Sylvan Oaks Library facing high incidents of vandalism and crime, BEARPAW planning an expansion in Nevada, and an obituary for a 78-year-old insurance broker who operated for several decades in Citrus Heights.
Midway of Fun carnival returning to Citrus Heights this month
Sentinel staff report– The parking lot of Sunrise Mall will once again be home to the Midway of Fun traveling carnival, beginning this Friday and continuing through Oct. 24, 2021.
Local pet owners club to host ‘Bark-B-Q’ fundraiser at C-Bar-C Park
Pet Owners of Citrus Heights, a local nonprofit commonly known by its acronym “POOCH,” will be hosting a “Bark-B-Q” fundraiser later this month at C-Bar-C Park.
Homeless issues on vacant lot expected to drop with construction of new charter school
By Mike Hazlip— The 3-acre vacant lot at the corner of Antelope and Old Auburn Road approved last month to become the future home of American River Collegiate Academy has a history of homeless activity.
Meet Cyndi Price, Sylvan Cemetery’s general manager
By Mike Hazlip— Running a cemetery might not have been the career Cyndi Price dreamed off, but as Sylvan Cemetery’s general manager, she says the job is rewarding.
Citrus Heights News Briefs: Halloween, obituary, police chase
Latest local news briefs include an extravagant Halloween display outside a Citrus Heights home, a police chase traveling through the city, and an obituary for a 69-year-old resident.
Sunrise Parks offering sports, ballet, pickleball and more this fall
By Mike Hazlip— The new Fall and Winter activity guide from the Sunrise Recreation and Parks District has now been released and offers a variety of community activities for adults and children.
Citrus Heights News Briefs: obituary, flu shots, redistricting
Latest local news briefs include free flu shots at the Citrus Heights Community Center, an obituary for an 82-year-old local man, and information about redistricting.
‘Howl-o-Ween’ parade scheduled for Oct. 16 in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— The Citrus Heights Community Marching Band is planning a pet-themed “Howl-o-Ween” parade and harvest festival for Saturday, October 16.
