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Mesa Verde Alum stands with fellow cast members and the writer of "The Jacket" during the SacTown Movie Buffs Film Festival on April 26, 2025. From left to right: Rising Star winner Rona Bernadette, Best Original Screenplay writer Cheryl Bealer-Wynton, Best Supporting Actress winner Janine Romney, Best Actor winner Chris Laird. // Chris Laird

Citrus Heights native wins second film festival award

Local Mesa Verde High School alum Chris Laird took home a Best Actor award from the SacTown Movie Buffs film festival…

Citrus Heights joins upcoming Big Day of Service

Citrus Heights is participating in the annual Big Day of Service event presented by the Rotary Club of Fair Oaks and Orangevale…

Larry Fritz stands with his wife, Maria Fritz, and mother-in-law Lucy Pitogo in front of his new home in Citrus Heights

From Orangevale to Citrus Heights: Local history advocate returns to his roots

After more than three decades living in Orangevale, Citrus Heights Historical Society President Larry Fritz and his wife have officially moved…

Citrus Heights News Briefs: Sunday Funday, public hearing, obituary

Latest local news briefs include an obituary for an 88-year-old resident, an update from a public hearing held by the Planning Commission, and a report from Sunday Funday last weekend.

October Events: 13 happenings in Citrus Heights this month

Updated Oct. 12, 11:29 a.m.– Community events in Citrus Heights are in full swing this October, including a theater production, film festival, fundraiser and volunteer opportunities, culminating with a series of Halloween trunk or treat and harvest festivals.…

Here’s what $600k can currently buy you in Citrus Heights

By Mike Hazlip— Rising interest rates are putting sellers in a tough spot to drop prices, as buyers are facing monthly payments hundreds of dollars more than a few months ago. Real estate listing sites show the typical…

Citrus Heights News Briefs: $32M sale, fundraiser sold out, COLA increase

Latest local news briefs include an apartment complex on Sunrise Boulevard selling for $32 million, the City Council approving a cost-of-living pay increase for most city staff, and tickets for a local fundraiser selling out.

‘Just disgusting.’ Homeless camp, litter cleaned up along Citrus Heights on-ramp

Sentinel staff report– Homeless encampments, litter, and shrubs along Antelope Road at Interstate 80 were cleaned up on Wednesday by Caltrans crews in partnership with the City of Citrus Heights and the California Highway Patrol.

Sunday Funday, CItrus Heights

Sunday Funday to bring live music, family fun to Rusch Park this weekend

By Sara Beth Williams– The annual Sunday Funday is set to return to Rusch Community Park on Sunday, Sept. 25 after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, just in time for Citrus Heights’ 25-year anniversary of cityhood.

LETTER: 9/11 event at Sylvan Cemetery brought tears to many eyes

I’d like to send out a special thank you to Jim Monteton, the organizer of the 9/11 Memorial event. The short ceremony only lasted about 30 minutes, but in that short period of time, everyone in attendance was…

Sue Frost, supervisor

Guest Opinion: What Citrus Heights voters should know about this new tax measure

By Sue Frost– In the general election this November, voters will have the opportunity to vote on “Measure A,” a transportation sales tax that would impact not just the unincorporated areas of County of Sacramento, but the seven…

News Briefs: homeless event, police activity, obituary

Latest local news briefs include police activity near Holy Family Catholic Church, a homeless advocacy event being held outside City Hall, and an obituary of a 79-year-old longtime priest and resident of Citrus Heights.