Volkswagen cruise nights in Citrus Heights a popular meetup for enthusiasts
By Mike Hazlip— For Volkswagen owners gathered outside California Burger on Auburn Boulevard for a monthly meetup on Friday night, Volkswagen isn’t just a vehicle, it’s a way of life.
Check out this couple’s backyard bonsai nursery in Citrus Heights
By Nadezhda Chayka Otterstad– Ron and Kelly Anderson found themselves moving to Citrus Heights four years ago to live near their children, and in 2018 opened a backyard garden center to the public with a half-acre of bonsai…
Guest Column: State’s vaccine distribution is short-changing Sacramento County
By Sue Frost– As we work toward what will hopefully be the end of this now year-long pandemic, a natural discussion topic is around vaccines. Through the roller coaster of the COVID-19 response, for many people, the vaccines…
Upcoming Citrus Heights blood drive to also test for COVID-19 antibodies
Sentinel staff report– An April 1 blood drive in Citrus Heights will be held on Van Maren Lane, with organizers saying donations “matter now more than ever” due to many blood drives being cancelled during the coronavirus pandemic.…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: BLM, demolition, surgery, $22.7M sale
Latest local news briefs include demolition work beginning at a Citrus Heights shopping plaza, another local multi-million dollar apartment sale, San Juan High School being criticized for including a Black Lives Matter lesson, and a six-month-old recovering after…
Monthly drive-in movie events planned by Citrus Heights church
By Mike Hazlip— Following a successful outdoor movie showing of “Toy Story” last month, St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Citrus Heights plans to continue hosting drive-in movie nights each month.
Citrus Heights HART receives over $15k in recent donations to help homeless, students
Sentinel staff report- The Citrus Heights Homeless Assistance Resource Team (HART) says it’s recently received more than $15,000 in donations from various service groups, individuals and organizations.
Young couple desperate to buy Citrus Heights home turns to social media
By Mike Hazlip— Vitaliy and Esther Demchyk have been house hunting since the beginning of the pandemic almost a year ago.
Citrus Heights News Briefs: hail, homeless, sponsorship, Sylvan Corners
Latest local news briefs include an upcoming closed-door session regarding the city’s sale of the Sylvan Corners property, hail lightly blanketing Citrus Heights City Hall on Wednesday, residents fed up with homeless-related vandalism, and the Chamber of Commerce…
16,000 lose power Wednesday night in Citrus Heights
Sentinel staff report– Thousands lost power in Citrus Heights Wednesday night, leaving residents and businesses without electricity for about an hour while utility crews restored power.
Meet the team at CR Circle Ranch in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— Michelle Solorzano’s home on Cook Avenue, known as CR Circle Ranch, is home to a dedicated team of trick horse riders who perform throughout the year.
Citrus Heights News Briefs: deadly crash, textbooks, memorial, obituary
Latest local news briefs include a Citrus Heights man being involved in a deadly collision, a vigil held at Sunrise Mall for a former resident who was mistakenly killed by police in Idaho, a textbook review opportunity and…
