
Moss Oak Avenue home lights up Citrus Heights with creative Christmas displays
The Simpson family’s home on Moss Oak Avenue in Citrus Heights has won awards for the elaborate Christmas lights and outdoor holiday decorations over the years, but the family says it’s not about competition…

2024 ‘Best Lights’ winners announced by City of Citrus Heights
The winners have been announced for the city’s annual Best Lights in Citrus Heights contest…

Citrus Heights neighborhood group brightens Christmas for local children
For four years, CHASEN, which represents Citrus Heights neighborhood areas 7, 8 and 9, has come together to give Christmas gifts to local children and families in need…

Citrus Heights News Briefs: fire risk, arrest, local art
Latest local news briefs include a new video highlighting water conservation artwork from area students, a local man being arrested in Lincoln, and a new map showing fire risk in Citrus Heights.

Little library in Citrus Heights park torched just a week after installation
Only the stump of what once was a Little Free Library box is left at Northwoods Park, after one or more vandals are accused of setting fire to the box just a week after it had been installed.

Brews in the Burbs brings businesses, community together at Sunrise Mall
Hundreds of attendees flocked to the Sunrise Mall parking lot for a “Brews in the Burbs” event on Saturday, enjoying games and sampling various beers and food truck flavors.

Why this Citrus Heights family is moving out of California
Theresa and Kenneth Harrington say pulling up stakes in Citrus Heights to move their young family of four more than 2,000 miles across the country was not a decision they took lightly.

Citrus Heights Letters: marijuana, vaping and another Starbucks?
Latest letters from Citrus Heights Sentinel readers include commentary on marijuana use and varying perspectives on whether a sixth Starbucks is needed on Auburn Boulevard.

Guest Opinion: Should Sacramento County legalize recreational cannabis?
By Sue Frost– With the legalization of recreational cannabis in 2016, we have seen a status quo in terms of where you can legally purchase it in Sacramento County, with only Sacramento City and tiny Isleton currently allowing…

Citrus Heights News Briefs: arrest, surveillance video, obituary
Latest local news briefs include a Citrus Heights man being arrested on burglary related charges in Lincoln, raw surveillance video showing a smash-and-go vandalism at Mountain Mike’s Pizza, and an obituary for an 83-year-old resident.

Citrus Heights Veterans center hosting spaghetti fundraiser this weekend
Sentinel staff report– After putting the annual event on pause during the coronavirus pandemic, the Veterans Community Center on Sylvan Road will again be hosting its annual Spaghetti Dinner and Wine Fundraiser this Saturday.

Citrus Heights News Briefs: obituary, ‘ghost kitchen’, 25 years
Latest local news briefs include a local business owner expanding his “ghost kitchen” concept to nearby Carmichael, an obituary for a 90-year-old resident, and Citrus Heights celebrating 25 years of cityhood.




