
‘Never Forget.’ Memorial event in Citrus Heights reflects on 20 years since 9/11 attack
By Mike Hazlip— A memorial event organized by American Legion Post 637 to mark two decades since the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, drew several dozen people to Sylvan Cemetery Saturday morning.

Memorial procession of Marine killed in Afghanistan to travel through Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— The procession to honor United States Marine Sergeant Nichole Gee of Roseville who was killed during the evacuation of the Kabul airport in Afghanistan is scheduled to travel through Citrus Heights next week.

Family Fun Fest, tomato taste-off planned for Sunrise Mall
By Mike Hazlip— The Sunrise MarketPlace and Sunrise Farmers Market have announced a Family Fun Fest and “Tomato Taste-off” planned for this Saturday.

Annual 9/11 memorial event to be held in Citrus Heights
Sentinel staff report– A memorial ceremony to honor those who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001, will be held at Sylvan Cemetery this Saturday.

Citrus Heights artist wins award for neighborhood-inspired painting
By Rylie Friesen- A local artist has been recognized with an award for a painting she says was inspired by a view across the street from her Citrus Heights home.

Community gathers to remember Kathy Cook, founder of Citrus Heights marching band
By Mike Hazlip— Citrus Heights community members gathered at Sylvan Cemetery Thursday morning to remember Kathy Cook, the founder of the Citrus Heights Community Marching Band.

Meet Stan Munoz: From retail worker to Citrus Heights community volunteer
When Stan Munoz began his career with JCPenny in the 1960s, a nice suit ranged between $80 to a little over $100, his first home in the area cost less than $20,000, his hourly wage was $1.09 and…

Citrus Heights News Briefs: students, obituary, rental regulations
Latest local news briefs include plans for an upcoming city study session regarding short-term rental regulations, more than two-dozen San Juan Unified School District students reportedly still being in Afghanistan, and an obituary for an 87-year-old Citrus Heights…

Car show, bridal expo to be held in Citrus Heights this weekend
By Mike Hazlip— Several events are taking place at Sunrise Mall this weekend, after months of reduced activity as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

Funeral to be held Thursday for Citrus Heights Marching Band founder
Community members are invited to attend a graveside funeral this Thursday for Citrus Heights Community Marching Band founder Kathy Cook.

Citrus Heights News Briefs: lemonade stand, DUI arrests, obituary
Latest local news briefs includes a 9-year-old boy from Citrus Heights raising money for his motocross activities through a weekly lemonade stand, police arresting a pair of drivers on suspicion of DUI during a weekend checkpoint, and an…

Founder of Citrus Heights Marching Band passes away
Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights Community Marching Band said in a social media post Wednesday that its founder and program director, Kathy Cook, has died.