Volunteers sought for Citrus Heights park cleanup project
Local neighborhood associations are partnering with the parks district to organize a “cleanup & fix up day” at San Juan Park this Saturday.
Realtor’s Corner: Curb appeal still motivates buyers
By Beth Moran– What is the one telltale sign that a neighbor is going to sell their home? The front landscape gets spruced up and the house is painted…right?
News Briefs: on-ramp closure, shooting update, fire
Latest local news briefs include an update in the shooting death of a 17-year-old Mesa Verde High School student, a collision shutting down the Antelope Road on-ramp, and a duplex catching fire near Old Auburn Road.
Obituary: Ronnie Cardell (1958-2022)
Submitted by Bonnie Holder– Ronnie Cardell, a longtime resident of Citrus Heights, died on April 19, 2022 at Arbor Nursing Center in Lodi after a long illness. Ronnie was born on July 14, 1958 to Dock Shelton Cardell…
Memorial held for homeless man hit by vehicle on Greenback Lane
By Mike Hazlip— Three seconds could have made the difference between life and death for Ben Gibson, says homeless advocate Alfred Sanchez. Gibson was killed after being struck by a vehicle while crossing Greenback Lane on April 13,…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: SMUD outage, obituary, sales tax proposal
Latest local news briefs include a power outage affecting over one thousand residents in Citrus Heights, the passing of a 60-year resident, and criticism of a new county sales tax proposal.
Citrus Heights News Briefs: shooting update, city improvements, obituary
Latest local news briefs include an update in Monday’s shootout on Birdcage Lane, a new plan to improve Citrus Heights, and an obituary for a longtime resident.
Citrus Heights Letters: traffic, marijuana, Starbucks
Latest letters from Citrus Heights Sentinel readers include discussion about traffic associated with development proposed on Auburn Boulevard, and thoughts on the benefits of recreational marijuana sales. Third lane onto I-80 may be needed with development [RE: Proposal…
The story behind this World War II memorial in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— For decades, a stone memorial has stood silently in Rusch Park, with a bronze plaque bearing the names of 272 Citrus Heights residents. Documents provided to The Sentinel by Citrus Heights Historical Society President Larry…
Guest Column: Remembering those who died for our freedom
By Michael Bullington– At cemeteries in Citrus Heights and across our country, the last Monday in May is set aside to commemorate those men and women who lost their lives in service to our country in all past…
2022 Memorial Day ceremony to be held Monday in Citrus Heights
Sentinel staff report– The local American Legion post is slated to hold a Memorial Day service at Sylvan Cemetery on Monday, May 30.
Capitol Pops band offers free Memorial Day concert
By Mike Hazlip— After a two-year performance suspension during the pandemic, a Citrus Heights-based band is returning with a free concert for Memorial Day.
