Citrus Heights News Briefs: Sears, 4th of July parade, house fire
Latest local news briefs include a July 4th house fire, neighbors gathering to celebrate Independence Day, an update on the Golden State Killer suspect’s early days, and local Sears store workers featured in an article in The Guardian.
Guest Column: Remembering the fight for independence as a nation and a city
The Citrus Heights annual “Red White and Blue Parade,” which took place last month, was created as a “thank you” to the city, shortly after it had declared its independence from the county. Its themes of patriotism and…
Annual ‘Community Camp Out’ set for July 21-22 at Rusch Park
By Stacey Hanks– If you love tent camping under the stars, BBQ hot dogs and s’mores around the campfire after a day filled with summer fun activities for young and old alike, then you do not want to…
Skaters compete in regional championship at Citrus Heights roller rink
Stacey Hanks contributed to this story– Despite a nationwide downturn in the popularity of roller skating, the silver lining this past week for Sunrise Rollerland in Citrus Heights was hosting the 2018 Southwest Regional Roller Figure Skating Championships.…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: construction lawsuit, business growth, missing person
Latest local news briefs include a lawsuit filed by a Citrus Heights-based contractor against a midtown brewhouse, an expanding local company featured in the Sacramento Business Journal, and a missing man found after police released an alert.
2018 Red, White & Blue Parade draws crowd in Citrus Heights
By Stacey Hanks– More than a thousand people lined the streets of Sunrise Boulevard on Saturday morning for the 19th annual Red, White, and Blue Parade in Citrus Heights. With the normally busy section of Sunrise Boulevard shut…
Supervisor Frost: Reflections on challenges, opportunities with new vote system
Guest opinion column by Supervisor Sue Frost– In the most recent June 5th election, most of the Sacramento County voters were shocked or confused and some were angry. They were unware that one year prior, the Sacramento County…
Rusch Park to get live-streaming security cameras
Sentinel staff report– Rusch Park in Citrus Heights will soon have several high-definition cameras installed to help deter criminal activity in the park, as well as enable police dispatchers to remotely view the park with a live-stream feed…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: House fire, award, Daniels, GSK update
Latest local news briefs include Councilman Bret Daniels responding publicly to his being censured, a Citrus Heights police officer being awarded for making 30 DUI arrests, an early morning fire destroying a home, and latest news reports on…
June 19: Citrus Heights ‘Chamber U’ seminar to focus on health
The Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce is hosting an upcoming seminar at city hall on the topic of “how to get and stay healthy,” featuring three local presenters with expertise in fitness, meal preparation and wellness.
Guest Opinion: The political lynching of Bret Daniels
Guest opinion submitted by David Warren– Last Thursday night, there was a political lynching at the Citrus Heights City Hall. Four City Councilmembers acting as police, prosecutor, judge, jury and executioner of Councilmember Bret Daniels’ reputation, relying upon…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: DUI, Purple Heart, crashes, EAR update
Latest local news briefs include results from a DUI and Drivers License Checkpoint held Friday night, a local Prince mural being re-done, repeated collisions at the intersection of Old Auburn Road and Fair Oaks Boulevard making the nightly…
