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Free Memorial Day concert to be held at Veterans Community Center

The Ben Ali Shrine Band will be hosting a free concert in Citrus Heights at the Veterans Community Center in Citrus Heights in honor of Memorial Day.

Mayor Tim Schaefer, front right, sits with other city leaders and residents during a Memorial Day ceremony at Sylvan Cemetery on May 29, 2023. // M. Hazlip

Memorial Day ceremony to be held at Sylvan Cemetery

By Sara Beth Williams– This year’s Memorial Day ceremony at Sylvan Cemetery will be held on May 25 at 11 a.m. The one-hour ceremony will last from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.. and take place underneath the gazebo.…

American Crown Circus returns to Sunrise Mall May 8-19.

Under the Big Top: Circus returns to Sunrise Mall this weekend

American Crown Circus plans to return to Sunrise Mall’s parking lot and is offering multiple showtimes for the next two weekends, from Thursday evening through Monday…

An AI generated newspaper comic that reflects the opinions of the most recent Letter to the Editor. // CH Sentinel

LETTER: Turning the mall into a homeless shelter is a bad idea

Submitted by Arthur Kislitsa– As a local business owner and resident in the Citrus Heights area, converting the vacant space at Sunrise Mall into a large-scale centralized homeless housing complex would likely create serious unintended consequences for the…

A mural painted on the back wall of Jamba Juice at the Marketplace at Birdcage. // SB Williams

Spring concert series coming to Citrus Heights in April

A “Backyard Bash” spring band series is coming to Citrus Heights this spring, bringing three evenings of free live music, food and outdoor fun to the Marketplace at Birdcage.

REACH Potluck, 2024.

Citrus Heights residents invited to community potluck dinner March 9

Residents are invited to bring a favorite dish and gather with neighbors next Monday as REACH hosts its annual community-wide potluck dinner aimed at fostering connection.

Citrus Heights Police Chief Alex Turcotte stands with Chip-in Hall of Fame Award winner Janet Harry, at a Volunteer Appreciation Week ceremony, April 23, 2025. // City of Citrus Heights

City seeks nominations for 2nd annual ‘Chip In’ volunteer award

The City of Citrus Heights is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Chip-In Hall of Fame Award, recognizing residents who go above and beyond…

Mesa Verde High School

Mesa Verde Theater to present ‘Clue: On Stage”

The Mesa Verde Drama Career Technical Education program is slated to present the mystery comedy production of Clue, with an opening night of Thursday, March 5…

A newspaper comic generated by AI in response to a Letter to the Editor about Sunrise Mall and homelessness housing. // CH Sentinel

LETTER: Sunrise Mall should become housing for homeless

Submitted by John Kyde– Why not take advantage of the unlimited homeless government wasteful funding and serve surrounding areas with complete low-wall cubicle housing…

Vendors at a vendor fair at the Birdcage Shopping center in Citrus Heights. // SB Williams

March Events: What’s going on in Citrus Heights?

The community is preparing for spring this March with a full plate of events, including community meetings, an Easter celebration, a potluck and dinners, a theatrical production, and local fundraisers…

Aquarium Depot is celebrating 12 years

Reptile Depot hosting week-long customer appreciation celebration

The Aquarium and Reptile Depot in Citrus Heights is hosting a week-long celebration in honor of their 13th anniversary, with all community members invited…

An AI generated image reflecting the Letter to the Editor: Move the Citrus Heights Police to Sunrise Mall. / CH Sentinel

LETTER: Why not move Citrus Heights police station to Sunrise Mall?

Submitted by William Ferris– Why don’t the Citrus Heights City Council quit making plans for the Sunrise Mall Shopping center and put..