SacRT Flex ‘curb-to-curb’ service to launch Jan. 2 for eligible riders
In an email to community members, Sacramento Regional Transit Ditrict (SacRT) announced…
Daniels, Frost exit California amid shifting migration trend
Sacramento County Supervisor Sue Frost’s decision to leave California reflects a shifting trend among residents and public figures alike who are seeking new opportunities outside the Golden State…
Citrus Heights police share video recap of ‘Holiday Cheer’ operation
Citrus Heights Police joined the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District and other community partners earlier this month to bring holiday cheer to dozens of local children through the Police Department’s annual “Operation Holiday Cheer.”
City criticized over plan to remove 16 trees on Old Auburn Road
By Mike Hazlip— A tree removal plan from the city has drawn the ire of a resident who says the city did not solicit input from residents or sufficiently assess environmental impacts.
Homeless activity on Auburn Boulevard sparks calls of fires
By Mike Hazlip— A recently shuttered auto shop and ongoing issues with homeless activity near Auburn Boulevard and Van Maren Lane have drawn concern from a nearby business owner.
LETTER: Drug-addicted homeless should be forced into rehab
Letter by Inez Robertson, Sacramento– What a wonderful story of redemption! The problem of the homeless population is difficult to remedy.
Local little league opens first regular season after two years of pandemic
By Mike Hazlip– In a return to normalcy in Citrus Heights, Northridge Little League players and parents took the field Saturday amid cheers and a parade for the first full season since pandemic restricted large gatherings.
Rotating Citrus Heights homeless shelter program concludes for season
By Mike Hazlip— Over 800 volunteers and nine local churches provided a rotating winter shelter for area homeless in Citrus Heights during the darkest winter months, recently concluding operations on Feb. 25.
Citrus Heights News Briefs: Redistricting, activities, school principal
Latest local news briefs include a new principal being sought for an elementary school in Citrus Heights, an upcoming third public hearing on redistricting, and a new activities guide released by the Sunrise Recreation and Parks District.
From homeless to homeowner: one Citrus Heights man’s journey
By Mike Hazlip– Greg Dunn, who has been leading efforts to clean up a homeless camp behind his condos in Citrus Heights, says he can empathize with those living on the streets because of his own journey.
Demonstrators take to I-80 overpass in Citrus Heights to support Ukraine
Flags and signs could be seen above Interstate 80 on the Antelope Road overpass on Saturday, where a small group gathered to show support for Ukraine as the country defends itself against a Russian military invasion.
Citrus Heights band to host live-streamed concert in lieu of spaghetti feed
Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights Community Marching Band will host a live-streamed “virtual spaghetti fundraiser” concert on March 19, in lieu of its annual in-person spaghetti feed.
