Guest Opinion: Developer’s vision for Sunrise Mall directly conflicts with current plan
Below you will find my public comment that was provided to the City for the proposed amendment to the Sunrise Tomorrow Specific Plan. Sometimes these publications…
What’s going on with the Rusch Park Amphitheater project?
Progress on the Kathy Cook Memorial Amphitheater project, which was anticipated to be built at Rusch Community Park, has been slow going…
‘It changes your heart.’ Volunteers serve food, offer support, at winter shelter
Several homeless advocates and volunteers with Foundation Christian Church in Citrus Heights came together to serve dinner to a dozen unhoused residents Thursday night during…
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.
Construction takes shape for new funeral center in Citrus Heights
Sentinel staff report– Drivers traveling on Interstate 80 through Citrus Heights can see construction work underway on a large expansion project at Calvary Catholic Cemetery & Funeral Center.
Citrus Heights marching band unveils new performing arts center
By Mike Hazlip– The Citrus Heights Community Marching Band has begun its 17th year in a large new building constructed for the organization.
