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.
Guest Column: Local manager’s death shows fentanyl crisis can’t be ignored
By Sue Frost– Rachael King was a manager at the Noodles Restaurant in Folsom and was a proud recipient of the September 2018 Sacramento County Food Safety Award of Excellence. Four months later, she died after taking a…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: police, prom, ‘space junk’
Latest news briefs include local reports of unusual streaks of light in the sky, a Citrus Heights nonprofit being featured on CBS 13 for a prom-themed shopping spree, and a former police officer filing a complaint against the…
Local nonprofit helps residents trace family history
With classes, seminars, tools and monthly workshops held in Citrus Heights, a local genealogical society has been helping family members trace their roots for decades.
Citrus Heights News Briefs: obituary, collision, City Hall
Latest local news briefs include a rollover collision near Sam’s Club, an obituary for a 63-year-old Citrus Heights man, and updates from City Hall.
LETTER: It’s time to address repeat dumping on Sayonara Drive
Letter by Timothy Jackson– I have lived in Citrus Heights over 20 years…
Did this Citrus Heights home really sell for $150k?
By Mike Hazlip— With median home prices still above $450,000 in Citrus Heights, the recent sale of a two-bed, one-bath home on an acre of land for $150,000 is unusual.
Citrus Heights seeks applications for $50k community projects grant
Sentinel staff report– Utilizing $50,000 in funding from American Rescue Plan Act pandemic recovery funding, the City of Citrus Heights has launched a Community Projects Grant program and is now seeking applications.
What happens when your backyard becomes part of Rusch Park?
By Sara Beth Williams– For almost 70 years, three generations of the Baca family resided at a 1,600-square-foot home on Antelope Road, surrounded by Rusch Park property.
New congregation calls historic Citrus Heights church home
By Mike Hazlip— After sitting vacant for just over six months, a new congregation is set to begin holding services in a century-old church building on Old Auburn Road.
