Memorial Day Ceremony at Sylvan Cemetery draws largest crowd in five years
Sylvan Cemetery saw the highest attendance in five years at its annual Memorial Day ceremony held on Monday…
‘Gone but not forgotten’: Citrus Heights honors fallen veterans this Memorial Day
Each year several organizations regularly honor fallen veterans on Memorial Day through tribute ceremonies, concerts, speakers, and moments of reflection…
Volunteers tackle beautification, encouragement projects across Citrus Heights in first Big Day of Service
Citrus Heights participated in its first Big Day of Service on Saturday, May 17, contributing dozens of volunteers to 10 projects at various schools, nonprofits, and parks…
Food drive in Citrus Heights seeks to provide Thanksgiving dinners
Sentinel staff report– The largest business district in Citrus Heights has partnered with a local radio station to help collect frozen turkeys and food supplies to provide Thanksgiving dinners to those in need this holiday season.
Residents near little-known park say dirt bikes are frequent disturbance
By Mike Hazlip— An undeveloped, 11-acre green space park on the border of Citrus Heights and Carmichael is drawing the ire of residents who say dirt bike riders are frequenting the area for recreation, despite a prohibition on…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: Halloween, cafe, cityhood
Latest local news briefs include a boy from Citrus Heights making the evening news for dressing up as KCRA’s meteorologist for Halloween, Perko’s Cafe being taken over by a local restaurant owner, and a new video highlighting Citrus…
Guest Opinion: If you don’t vote, don’t blame political leaders
By David Warren– Day after day we are bombarded by individuals yelling from the airways and electronic media distressing messages using vicious rhetoric instead of civil discourse. The tools used by propagandists for dictators are suddenly becoming popular.
November Events: 12 events happening in Citrus Heights this month
Updated 4:54 p.m., Nov. 3rd– By Sara Beth Williams– Citrus Heights is gearing up for the holidays in November with multiple craft fairs, food, toy and blood drives, and other holiday-themed community events. Craft Fairs: Lakeview Village. A…
Citrus Heights celebrates start of new 2.9-mile trail project
By Sara Beth Williams– The City of Citrus Heights celebrated the groundbreaking of the long-anticipated Arcade-Cripple Creek trail project on Tuesday with a ceremony held at Arcade Creek Park Preserve.
Who’s buried in Citrus Heights? Several nationally known names lie beneath
By Sara Beth Williams– Many prominent men and women have been laid to rest in two large cemeteries in Citrus Heights, including the daughter of a former United States President and an acclaimed artist.
Citrus Heights News Briefs: obituary, $154k refund, traffic safety grant
Latest local news briefs include an obituary of an 83-year-old former Citrus Heights resident, the City Council approving a $154,000 refund to a local developer, and the Police Department being awarded a new safety grant to fund DUI…
7 Halloween-themed events happening this weekend in Citrus Heights
By Sara Beth Williams– More than a half-dozen Trunk or Treats and other Halloween or fall festival-themed events are planned this weekend in Citrus Heights.
