Citrus Heights News Briefs: business news, potluck, conviction
Sentinel staff report– Latest local news briefs include a Citrus Heights company making it on a list of top mortgage bankers in the region, a potluck and workshop at the community center, police department comments on the conviction…
‘History Day’ at Rusch Home to showcase early days of Citrus Heights
Sentinel staff report– Interested in learning more about local history or getting a free tour of the 102-year-old Rusch Home? You may want to mark your calendar for History Day at the Rusch Home, an event hosted by…
Guest Opinion: Solid roots, New growth – How do we get there?
Guest opinion column by Citrus Heights resident Tom Scheeler– Now that we have celebrated Citrus Heights’ 20th anniversary of its birth and we have a new identity slogan “Solid Roots, New Growth,” I would propose that we all…
Sunrise Mall hosting autism-friendly Easter bunny sessions
By Luke Otterstad– The Sunrise Mall has teamed up with an autism advocacy organization to provide an opportunity for children with special needs to share a “magical moment” with the Easter bunny this Sunday, March 11.
Citrus Heights News Briefs: fallen tree, fundraiser, murder charge
Latest local news briefs include a murder charge being added for the suspect who knocked down an elderly woman during a Rite Aid robbery in November, Stones Casino announcing it raised $75,000 for WEAVE during a one-day fundraiser,…
Guest Opinion: free stuff won’t solve homelessness; but a job might
Guest opinion by Sacramento County Supervisor Sue Frost– Helping those caught in homelessness is an act of compassion — part of our duty as human beings. But handing out free stuff doesn’t really solve the problem or provide…
Letters: city beautification, wall mural, new sports facility in Citrus Heights?
Latest letters and comments from Sentinel readers continue to discuss potential future uses for the old Sylvan Middle School property and also express praise for volunteer Ron Fern and his beautification efforts along Auburn Boulevard.
Citrus Heights Water District votes to oppose proposed state water tax
By Hazel Ford– The Citrus Heights Water District’s board of directors last month passed a resolution to oppose Senate Bill 623, the first-ever bill to propose a statewide tax on water. Supporters of the bill say it is…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: sign ban, marijuana, local author, bus benches
Latest local news briefs include a councilman advocating that the city reconsider its sign ordinance, a Citrus Heights woman pleading not guilty to boarding a plane with three pounds of marijuana, and a local author showcasing his newly…
Meet the man who’s beautifying Auburn Blvd one flower at a time
By Hazel Ford– Citrus Heights resident Ron Ferns is the man behind the 200-yard-long stretch of flowers growing on Auburn Boulevard near Walmart. For over 30 years, the 78-year-old has been volunteering his time to clean up trash…
Community survey seeks input on future use of old Sylvan Middle School site
Sentinel staff report– Should the 13-acre former Sylvan Middle School site be turned into residential housing? More retail? A dog park? Those are questions on a survey launched by a Citrus Heights neighborhood advocacy group, which plans to…
Citrus Heights resident group to host workshop, potluck at Community Center
Sentinel staff report– Promising an informative and enjoyable night, the Residents’ Empowerment Association of Citrus Heights (REACH) is again inviting residents from around the city to “bring a dish” and attend a community-focused workshop and potluck at the…
