Annual winter shelter for homeless seeks volunteers
The Winter Sanctuary program operates annually with the help of hundreds of volunteers and area churches that agree to serve as host sites for a week at a time before the lodging rotates to another host site…
Letter: Red light camera fines in Citrus Heights are excessive
Letter by Josh Jordahl, Orangevale, CA– I recently received a ticket in Citrus Heights for running a red light…
Letters to the Editor: Frost, Daniels. We need more like ’em
I totally understand the mindset of leaving California because of, this, that, or the other! (Seinfeld quote) But to me, that’s throwing in the towel!
Citrus Heights Water District to host free webinar on building healthy soil
Sentinel staff report– With warmer weather and the arrival of planting season, the Citrus Heights Water District on Thursday announced an upcoming webinar on “turning dirt into gold.”
Citrus Heights News Briefs: Award, mayor, homeless assault
Latest local news briefs include a man being sentenced for an assault at a Citrus Heights homeless camp, the city’s mayor being featured on KCRA, and a councilwoman recognized with an award by Stones Gambling Hall.
Citrus Heights food ministry served nearly 8,000 families during pandemic
By Mike Hazlip— Sunrise Christian Food Ministry said in an update last month that the organization served 7,947 households since March 2020.
Organic community garden in Citrus Heights to host April plant sale
Sentinel staff report– Looking to get your spring garden planted this year? The Sylvan Ranch Community Garden in Citrus Heights will host its 10th annual spring plant sale fundraiser on April 8-10 this year.
Traveling circus coming to Sunrise Mall in April
Sentinel staff report– A Las Vegas-based traveling circus will be setting up shop outside Sunrise Mall from April 7-11, promising entertainment for both kids and adults.
Citrus Heights News Briefs: house fire, little league, obituary
Latest local news briefs include the Citrus Heights Little League being featured on TV, an off-duty fire captain helping evacuate a house he happened to spot on fire, and an obituary for a 92-year-old resident.
Car show slated to kick off new business in Grand Oaks Plaza
By Mike Hazlip— A car and bike show scheduled for Saturday looks to kick off a new Citrus Heights business in Grand Oaks Plaza on Auburn Boulevard.
Citrus Heights News Briefs: military equipment, refugees, Ukraine aid
Latest local news briefs include a request from the Police Department authorizing the use of military equipment in Citrus Heights, a local pastor helping Ukrainian refugees, and an area couple seeking visas to get family members home to…
Guest Opinion: Sanctioned homeless camps are best option, for now
By Supervisor Sue Frost– We are all aware that the county’s homeless population has been growing and we can see the impacts every time we leave our houses.
