Car show, bridal expo to be held in Citrus Heights this weekend
By Mike Hazlip— Several events are taking place at Sunrise Mall this weekend, after months of reduced activity as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
Funeral to be held Thursday for Citrus Heights Marching Band founder
Community members are invited to attend a graveside funeral this Thursday for Citrus Heights Community Marching Band founder Kathy Cook.
Citrus Heights News Briefs: lemonade stand, DUI arrests, obituary
Latest local news briefs includes a 9-year-old boy from Citrus Heights raising money for his motocross activities through a weekly lemonade stand, police arresting a pair of drivers on suspicion of DUI during a weekend checkpoint, and an…
Founder of Citrus Heights Marching Band passes away
Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights Community Marching Band said in a social media post Wednesday that its founder and program director, Kathy Cook, has died.
Mark your calendar for these 4 events coming up in Citrus Heights
By Rylie Friesen- Kids, brides-to-be, job-seekers, and car enthusiasts may be interested in several events coming up in the Sunrise MarketPlace, beginning next month.
Citrus Heights News Briefs: parrots, cafe, police chief, obituary
Latest local news briefs include a parrot shop on Auburn Boulevard offering free boarding of parrots for anyone affected by wildfires, an obituary for a local resident, and the LA Times feature a story on Citrus Heights Police…
Q&A: Why do only some traffic signals have the new yellow border?
Sentinel staff report– New, high-visibility yellow borders around traffic signals at various locations across Citrus Heights have drawn plenty of attention from drivers, along with questions — and followup questions — from residents…
Blood drive to be hosted in Citrus Heights this weekend
Sentinel staff report– A weekend blood drive will be held this Friday and Saturday across from Sunrise Mall, from 12-6 p.m.
Guest Column: Homeless shelters. If we build it, will they come?
By County Supervisor Sue Frost– Over the years, the main concerns of my constituents have remained fairly consistent, occasionally with one receiving more attention than others.
Obituary: Norma Claire Woodruff (1921-2021)
Submitted by Linda Glover– Norma Woodruff passed away peacefully in her home in Citrus Heights, concluding a life of remarkable achievements. Born in Upper Lake, she was a lifelong resident of California, witnessing dramatic growth and changes in…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: new sales tax, pay increases, shooting
Latest local news briefs include the City Council voting 4-1 in favor of a new compensation structure for city employees, talk of a new sales tax proposal underway, and a Citrus Heights man being identified as the person…
Local nonprofit seeks to make Citrus Heights a better place for dogs, pet owners
By Mike Hazlip— For more than two decades, the Pet Owners Organization of Citrus Heights, or POOCH, has been working to make local parks a better place one bark at a time.
