Citrus Heights horse vaulting team prepares for triple wedding
By Mike Hazlip— Love is in the air for a Citrus Heights horse vaulting team as three siblings who coach the team plan a triple wedding.
Fundraiser: Cornhole tournament coming to Citrus Heights Community Center
Sentinel staff report– Tickets are currently on sale for an upcoming cornhole tournament fundraiser benefiting the Citrus Heights Police Activities League.
Citrus Heights News Briefs: stolen smoker, vaccines, recovery funding
Latest local news briefs include Citrus Heights police assisting in locating a stolen smoker, details of a new $320k grant benefiting small businesses, the swearing in of a new city manager, and an upcoming free COVID-19 vaccine clinic.…
Citrus Heights Letters: waste fee increase, composting
Latest letters from Citrus Heights Sentinel readers offer varying responses and criticism related to waste fee increases and a related state mandate regarding food waste recycling.
The story of an influential family who left their mark on Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— A weathered, historical plaque can be found today near a playground at Van Maren Park, paying silent tribute to an influential family who once called that land home.
Citrus Heights News Briefs: ‘fast-food Mecca,’ obituary, fundraiser
Latest local news briefs include an obituary of a 90-year-old Citrus Heights resident, concerns about the city becoming a “fast-food Mecca” airing on a regional TV station, and firefighters collecting donations at Greenback and Sunrise. Vice Mayor concerned…
Annual Crab Feed returning to Citrus Heights Community Center
Sentinel staff report– After taking a year off during the pandemic, the Citrus Heights Rotary Club will be hosting its 33rd annual crab feed fundraiser on Feb. 12 at the Community Center. The event was announced during a…
Letters: Banning new drive-thru’s in Citrus Heights?
Latest letters from Citrus Heights Sentinel readers comment on Vice Mayor Tim Schaefer’s recent proposal of a 5-year moratorium on new drive-thru restaurants in the city. The proposal will be brought up on a future agenda for more…
Annual ‘boot’ fundraiser taking place in Citrus Heights this weekend
Sentinel staff report– Beginning Thursday and continuing through Sunday, firefighters will again hit the streets and fill their boots with donations at Sunrise Boulevard and Greenback Lane for the annual “Fill the Boot for Burns” fundraiser in Citrus…
Q&A: Is there an exemption to fee hike for residents who compost?
Sentinel staff report– With a significant fee hike and weekly organics waste recycling program in Citrus Heights slated to go into effect in July, some residents are wondering if those who already compost their food scraps will be…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: conservation, water board, house fire
Latest local news briefs include a firefighter being burned while responding to a fire, hiring underway for principals at both Citrus Heights high schools, an open position on a water board, and a free webinar offering help with…
Citrus Heights winemaker wins award as business grows
By Mike Hazlip— Cory Darnell spent a decade making wine in Europe, now he calls Citrus Heights home where he produces an award winning vintage.
