Supervisor Frost: Here’s a hidden reason why homelessness is exploding
Homelessness is on the rise in Sacramento County. The issue is evident just by keeping your eyes peeled while taking a short drive in any direction. Not to mention it being constantly talked about in public meetings, newspapers,…
EVENT: Police offer prescription drug disposal to curb abuse, accidents
A “no-questions-asked” prescription drug take-back day will be held at the Citrus Heights Police Department on Oct. 28 — part of a nationwide effort to reduce drug abuse and avoid safety concerns with flushing old drugs down the…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: camps, parade, job opp, duplex fire
Latest Citrus Heights news briefs include a residential fire on a side street off Fair Oaks Boulevard, CHPD offering a new tool for residents to report illegal camping and graffiti, the Citrus Heights Community Marching Band holding its…
Past and present: Here’s the ‘Top 20’ best photos of Citrus Heights
During the city council’s Oct. 12 council meeting, staff unveiled the Top 20 best photos of Citrus Heights. Community submissions were accepted via social media, with the top 20 photos compiled by city staff as part of the…
Letters: housing, kneeling controversy, free speech, old Sylvan site
Latest letters and reader comments address the proposed 261-unit housing development near Sunrise Mall, ideas for development at the old Sylvan Middle School site, and reactions to the mayor’s remark on the “kneeling” controversy. 261-unit housing proposal is…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: Spooktacular, fire donations, theft recovery
Latest news briefs include a wrap-up of Spooktacular at Antelope Crossing, Citrus Heights police helping unite a man with a stolen $3800 paint sprayer, a clothing drive at a local fitness franchise to help northern California fire victims,…
Guest Opinion: Citrus Heights mayor should apologize for ‘kneeling’ remark
Guest opinion column submitted by David Warren– At the Sept. 28 Citrus Heights City Council meeting, the Cub Scouts presented and posted the colors, followed by leading the Salute to the Flag. As the audience took their seats,…
Citrus Heights ‘Howl-O-Ween’ parade, harvest festival set for Oct. 21
By Hazel Ford– A parade down Auburn Boulevard will kick off the annual Howl-O-Ween Harvest Festival this year. The parade, which begins at 9 a.m. on Oct. 21, will start at Twin Oaks Avenue and head towards Rusch…
Fall carnival, crafts fair coming to Sunrise Mall
By Hazel Ford– Pumpkin-carving, carnival rides, and craft fair booths will be coming to the Sunrise Mall later this month. A fall carnival will be set up outside the mall from Oct. 19-22, with an extra dose of…
Final hazardous waste drop-off event set for Oct. 14 at Sunrise Mall
This Saturday, Citrus Heights residents will have their final opportunity in 2017 to dispose of hazardous items like paint, cleaning supplies, vehicle batteries and fluorescent light bulbs, at a free household hazardous waste drop-off event behind Sunrise Mall.…
‘Spooktacular’ event to offer family-friendly fun in Citrus Heights
Sentinel staff report– The annual Spooktacular festivities in the shopping centers at Antelope Road and Interstate 80 will take place again this Saturday, Oct. 14, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Activities are scheduled to include kid-friendly games,…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: CHPD wins, marching band, jobs, drug arrest
Latest local news briefs include the arrest of a 28-year-old man suspected of being a drug dealer, student entries being sought for a local “Make a Difference” campaign, Citrus Heights police taking home a trophy after winning a…
