Citrus Heights issues inaugural ‘Chip-In’ award to longtime police department volunteer
The City of Citrus Heights awarded the inaugural Chip-In Hall of Fame Award to Janet Harry for her extensive volunteering over the past nine years with the…
‘Tools of the Trade’ event returns to Citrus Heights
Citrus Heights families and job seekers are invited to attend the city’s annual “Tools of the Trade” event, formerly known as the Public Works Showcase…
Obituary: Cathrine Ann Hamilton (1935-2025)
Cathrine Ann Hamilton went to be with the Lord on April 14, 2025, in Chesterfield, Virginia.
Toy drive at Citrus Heights bingo center nets gifts for ‘Holiday Cheer’ program
By Mike Hazlip— A toy donation drive organized by a local Optimist International club netted six shopping carts full of items destined for families throughout Citrus Heights.
‘No-climb’ fence installed along problematic area of I-80 in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— A new fence aimed at curbing transient activity along Interstate 80 has been installed behind Big Lots in Citrus Heights.
Citrus Heights News Briefs: lights, public hearing, outages
Latest local news briefs include a public hearing set to take place on Wednesday, high winds causing outages, and the city launching its 2022 “Best Lights” contest.
LETTER: It’s time to bring back police logs in Citrus Heights
By Leon Barrow, Citrus Heights– Now that Citrus Heights is receiving my property tax, I believe they have enough money to get the Police Logs going again…
Capitol Pops to host free holiday concert in Citrus Heights
Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights-based Capitol Pops Concert Band will host a “Sounds of the Season” performance at the Rusch Park Community Center this Saturday.
The tragic story behind this children’s monument at Rusch Park
By Sara Beth Williams– At Rusch Park, a lone monument stands encased in stone at the entrance to the playground near the softball fields with the inscription: “This playground memorial is dedicated in memory of those children who…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: Santa, City Hall, schools
Latest local news briefs include a Citrus Heights woman putting a “Letters to Santa” mailbox in her front yard, a video highlighting a new resource center at a local elementary school and several updates regarding City Hall.
Local program seeks to help homeless women find stable jobs, housing
By Mike Hazlip— A graduation ceremony for five women was held in Citrus Heights last month, as part of a program aimed at giving women experiencing homelessness an opportunity to begin a career in residential property management.
December Events: 12 events happening in Citrus Heights this month
By Sara Beth Williams– Citrus Heights is gearing up for the holiday season in December with a tree lighting ceremony, holiday craft fairs and parties, concerts, Santa breakfasts and more. Dive into the festivities at one of these…
