
Long-vacant Citrus Heights home built in 1939 listed for sale
A long-vacant home on Watson Way in Citrus Heights has been listed for sale…

Under the Big Top: Circus returns to Sunrise Mall
The circus has returned to Sunrise Mall just in time for Mother’s Day weekend…

Citrus Heights native wins second film festival award
Local Mesa Verde High School alum Chris Laird took home a Best Actor award from the SacTown Movie Buffs film festival…

Memorial held for pedestrian killed in Citrus Heights collision
By Mike Hazlip— A memorial was held this week for one of two women who were killed in a Jan. 22 collision in Citrus Heights.

The story behind this huge wall mural in Citrus Heights
By Sara Beth Williams– Thanks to grants from the city and other sources, several murals now grace the walls of the Sunrise MarketPlace business district in Citrus Heights, including a large mural spanning one of the walls of…

Spring carnival returns to Sunrise Mall for 2023
Sentinel staff report– The parking lot of Sunrise Mall is again home to the Midway of Fun traveling carnival, with entertainment and rides set up from Feb. 10-19, 2023.

Musical comedy’s final showing this weekend in Citrus Heights
Sentinel staff report– Theatre in the Heights this weekend will host it final performances of the award-winning 2005 Broadway production “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.”

Where can homeless in Citrus Heights go when it’s cold, wet?
By Mike Hazlip— A rotating shelter program in Citrus Heights that offers those experiencing homelessness a hot meal and a place to sleep during the coldest and wettest winter months is underway and seeing more new faces this…

Citrus Heights News Briefs: potholes, fundraiser, obituary
Latest local news briefs include an update from the city manager regarding pothole fixes underway, a fundraiser for a driver killed on Auburn Boulevard raising over $8,000, and an obituary of a 74-year-old Citrus Heights resident.

LETTER: City should consider ‘silent fireworks’ show instead
By Kim Davis, Citrus Heights– I’m glad the City of Citrus Heights has approved bringing back the fireworks show. I’m sad because I know the stress it brings to many both people and animals due to the noise…

February Events: What’s happening in Citrus Heights this month?
By Sara Beth Williams– Events and activities around Citrus Heights this month include a kid-friendly event outside Sunrise Mall, performances of a musical comedy at Theatre in the Heights, a crab feed at the community center and a…

Citrus Heights News Briefs: homeless camps, $15k, job search
Latest local news briefs include a bill being submitted by Citrus Heights’ new state representative that would bar homeless camps near schools and parks, the Chamber receiving a $15,000 grant from the city, a youth employment program being…




