
LETTERS: Citrus Heights stimulus money, Sunrise Mall
Latest letters from Citrus Heights Sentinel readers include criticism of the city’s 20-year plan for Sunrise Mall and comments about how federal COVID-19 funds should be spent.

Guest Column: the real reason for the discord on the Citrus Heights City Council
By Michael Bullington– A schism between the old and the new members of the Citrus Heights City Council? Well… one of the newest members, Porsche Middleton, has voted along the same lines as the highly tenured members. And…

Citrus Heights council urges community to embrace ‘orbisculate’ as new word
By Mike Hazlip— A proclamation officially recognizing “Orbisculate Day” in Citrus Heights last month urges residents to embrace an unusual new word.

Citrus Heights Q&A: What’s in the air up there?
The skies over Citrus Heights have been filled with the sights and sounds of a formation of aircraft this week, causing social media to buzz with speculation…

Citrus Heights News Briefs: DUI Checkpoint results, fatal collision, obituary
Latest local news briefs include results from a Friday-night DUI Checkpoint operation on Antelope Road, an obituary for a 95-year-old resident, and a Citrus Heights woman being killed in a head-on collision.

Free clothing store for low-income students seeks more shoppers
A clothing store that opened as a way to benefit in-need students and families in Citrus Heights says its received plenty of donations but is now actively seeking more customers.

Citrus Heights council honors local pastor, business owner, and youth mentor
Longtime Citrus Heights resident Cecil Dyer was memorialized by a proclamation by the City Council on Thursday.

Citrus Heights News Briefs: outage, fundraiser, mall redevelopment, city council
Latest local news briefs include an internet outage caused by a collision on Antelope Road, a councilman citing concern about lack of communication at City Hall, an update on a fundraiser for a local businessman’s family, and mall…

Sunrise Parks offering aquatics, martial arts, pickleball, and more this summer
The Sunrise Recreation and Park District is offering a variety of activities this summer, with a new online guide highlighting activities like a “Bowl and Swim” camp, martial arts, pickleball, dancing and more.

Guest Column: The meaning and history of Memorial Day
By Michael Bullington– The traditional annual observance of Memorial Day will again take place at Sylvan Cemetery at 7401 Auburn Blvd. on Monday, May 31, at 11 a.m. The ceremony will be preceded by a procession through the…

Dignity Health, Citrus Heights HART partner to provide vaccines for homeless
A free “shots and showers” event last month organized by the Citrus Heights Homeless Assistance Resource Team and Dignity Health resulted in more than 100 hot meals being served and a total of 14 individuals being given a…

City of Citrus Heights to declare May 28 ‘Orbisculate Day’
May 28 is set to officially become “Orbisculate Day” in Citrus Heights.