Citrus Heights News Briefs: school elections, mermaids, obituary
Latest local news briefs include an update on the San Juan Unified School District’s transition to by-trustee-area elections, a three-day mermaid event coming to Rusch Park and an obituary of an 81-year-old Citrus Heights resident.
‘Freedom isn’t free’ car show returns to Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— After a one-year hiatus due to COVID-19 last year, car enthusiasts gathered at El Tapatio in Citrus Heights Saturday for a July 4th-themed “Freedom Isn’t Free” car show.
Citrus Heights man’s palm tree debris cleared after help from anonymous donor
By Mike Hazlilp— An anonymous Good Samaritan provided funds for a dumpster to assist a local resident who wasn’t able to afford removing a problematic palm tree from his property.
Citrus Heights has 20 fireworks stands. See which nonprofit is behind each one
Want to support a local nonprofit with your purchase of fireworks this year? Sales of “safe and sane” fireworks are often one of the biggest annual fundraisers for various nonprofits, with sales legally allowed to begin Monday at…
Sac Library locations to drop overdue fines permanently, beginning July 1
By Mike Hazlip— The Sacramento Public Library has announced an end to overdue fines, effective July 1.
Citrus Heights News Briefs: schools, obituary, business
Latest news briefs include local school officials announcing masks are no longer required outdoors, a business district moving forward with renewal plans, and an obituary for a 92-year-old resident.
Citrus Heights News Briefs: fire, redistricting, trail project
Latest news briefs include flames engulfing a portable toilet in a local park, a federal infrastructure bill including earmarked funds for a trail project in Citrus Heights, and an upcoming public workshop on redistricting.
Summer kick-off event, car show held in Sunrise Mall parking lot
By Mike Hazlip— The Sunrise Mall parking lot was humming with activity Saturday as classic vehicles joined the weekly farmer’s market for a “Summer Kick-off” event.
Obituary: Betty Jean Parikka (1931-2021)
Betty Jean Manton Parikka, 89, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2021, due to heart failure and dementia. She was born in Pasadena, California on November 25, 1931, to James and Marie Manton. Betty was a life-long resident…
Citrus Heights Letters: Palm trees, code enforcement, inconsistency
Latest letters from Citrus Heights Sentinel readers include varying perspectives on palm trees being cited by Code Enforcement, following the publication of a June 13 article about a local resident’s dispute with the city over a palm tree.
Guest Column: Why I changed my mind about Laura’s Law, treating mental illness
By Sue Frost– Many of you may have recalled me writing about Laura’s Law in the past, as well as other measures in Sacramento County to address the growing concern around mental health.
Veterans group holds flag burning in Citrus Heights to retire old flags
It may sound strange to some, but the preferred way to retire Old Glory when it gets too old and worn is by burning, according to the United States Flag Code.
