Annual high school manufacturing challenge returning to Citrus Heights
The Sacramento Valley Manufacturers Alliance is hosting its second annual High School Manufacturing Challenge on April 26…
Citrus Heights shelter program served 62 homeless during winter cold
Homeless advocates and hundreds of volunteers came together in Citrus Heights and beyond to help serve dozens of unhoused individuals during…
Obituary: Peter Brown (1950-2025)
Peter Brown, 74, passed away on April 4, 2025, in Citrus Heights, California. Born on July 11, 1950, in…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: drug arrest, obituary, City Council
Latest local news briefs include a total of nine residents pulling papers to run for Citrus Heights City Council, an obituary for a San Juan High School alumni, and a local man arrested on drug and parole-related charges.
LETTER: Gas stations in Sunrise MarketPlace? No!
By Lynn F. Avery– [RE: City considering ban on new gas stations near Sunrise Mall; July 10th] I’m a 32-year resident of Citrus Heights. I have seen the “marketplace” area evolve from a thriving Mecca of varied lively…
Five things to do in Citrus Heights this August
By Sara Beth Williams– Residents and families looking for a way to close out the end of summer may be interested in several upcoming events for the month of August.
Theatre in the Heights postpones show due to COVID cases
Sentinel staff report– A new comedy slated to debut in Citrus Heights on July 29 was postponed due to several of the cast and crew testing positive for COVID.
Obituary: Joyce Wagner (1926-2022)
It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of Joyce (Myers) Wagner, 95, who passed away on July 6, 2022 after a short illness, surrounded by her grandchildren. Joyce was born November 30, 1926, in Los…
Citrus Heights neighborhoods plan National Night Out events for Aug. 2
By Sara Beth Williams– Every year on the first Tuesday in August, thousands of neighborhoods across the country come together for National Night Out, in an effort to fight crime and build safer communities.
Citrus Heights News Briefs: obituary, arrest, stolen van, tree removal
Latest local news briefs include an obituary for a 20-year-old Citrus Heights resident, the arrest of a local woman for being under the influence in public, a tree removal project set to begin Monday, and the theft of…
LETTERS: ‘Do Not Block’ needed near Costco gas station
By Dee Sherman– Once again, it took nearly half-an-hour attempting to exit the Applebee’s parking lot on Auburn Boulevard in Citrus Heights.
Citrus Heights family shares struggle to find housing after apartment fire
By Sara Beth Williams– Three months ago, the Sandoval Garcia family lost everything in a fire at their Citrus Heights apartment, leaving them homeless while in search of housing.
