Obituary: Charles Francis Burns (1937-2025)
Charles Francis Burns, 87, of Citrus Heights, California, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2025…
‘New California’ advocates seek to create 51st state, with vote in Citrus Heights
An organization seeking to split California into two states is hosting an in-person vote in counties across the state on Saturday, Aug. 2, with Citrus Heights serving as the voting location in Sacramento County…
Local grad to share San Juan High’s origins in Citrus Heights Historical Society presentation
The Citrus Heights Historical Society is inviting the community to a presentation on the origins of San Juan High School, one of the oldest institutions in the area.
Citrus Heights News Briefs: Obituary, house fire, Chamber
Latest local news briefs include an obituary for an 83-year-old Citrus Heights resident, a house fire displacing seven people, and the city partnering with the Chamber of Commerce to offer free business memberships…
Summer music, arts series coming to Citrus Heights
By Sara Beth Williams– A summer music and arts series will be coming to the Marketplace at Birdcage shopping center later this year…
Citrus Heights nonprofit to re-launch men’s mentorship program for kids of single moms
By Mike Hazlip– Single Mom Strong, which is headquartered in Citrus Heights, this year is pairing volunteer men with children of single mothers in a program that is re-starting after being on hold during the pandemic…
Comic Con event coming to Sunrise Mall
Sunrise Mall will be home of an event billed as “Not Your Typical Comic Con” on the weekend of June 24-25. The event is free and family friendly and offers a variety of different vendors, merchandise, and activities…
Goats arrive at Sylvan Corners for weed abatement
Sentinel staff report– Four-legged helpers arrived on Tuesday to help the city control weed growth on an 11-acre vacant parcel at the intersection of Auburn Boulevard, Sylvan Road and Old Auburn Road…
Free summer lunches for kids to be offered at Sylvan Oaks Library
By Sara Beth Williams– Sylvan Oaks Library is one of 13 Sacramento Public Library locations that will be hosting free, healthy lunches for kids over the summer months…
Head of Sunrise Park district to retire this month
By Sara Beth Williams– After 11 years with the local parks district, Sunrise Recreation and Park District Administrator Dave Mitchell is retiring from his role in overseeing parks in the area, including 25 parks in Citrus Heights…
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…
