Citrus Heights News Briefs: DUI checkpoint results, school bus crash, police chase
Latest local news briefs include results from a DUI checkpoint held on Friday night, a school bus crashing into a Citrus Heights home, an under-the-speed-limit police chase and more. Police release results from holiday DUI checkpointA total of…
Rotating winter shelter to begin Dec. 29 for Citrus Heights homeless
The Citrus Heights Homeless Assistance Resource Team (HART) in partnership with area churches is again launching a temporary winter shelter for Citrus Heights homeless during the cold and wet winter months…
10 must-see Christmas light displays in Citrus Heights
Sentinel staff report–For those in search of the most extravagant Christmas light displays in Citrus Heights, here’s a list of 10 of the top displays in town. Arriving before 9 p.m. is recommended to ensure displays are still…
Choir, marching band spread sounds of Christmas around Citrus Heights
Christmas shoppers in Citrus Heights visiting the Sunrise Mall and Walmart over the weekend were treated to sounds of the season, compliments of a local church choir and marching band.
Guest Column: ‘Tis the season for holiday safety
The holidays are upon us and in the spirit of giving, we’re sharing tips and information on how to keep our families safe and healthy all season long.
Notorious murder suspect’s Citrus Heights home sold off-market for $320k
The home once occupied by Joseph DeAngelo, the suspected Golden State Killer, was sold off-market for $320,000 last month, according to reports in multiple news outlets…
Guest Opinion: This new regional council could help address homeless crisis
From 2017 to 2019, Sacramento County’s homeless population grew by a staggering 19%…
Community rallies behind single mom in Citrus Heights faced with losing home
Sentinel staff report–A single mom in Citrus Heights faced with losing her home before Christmas was able to pay her rent in full this weekend, thanks to the help of dozens of residents and strangers. As a last…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: evacuation, mosquitoes, obituary, election
Latest local news briefs include the passing of a 67-year-old San Juan High School alumni, flooding at Sunrise Mall and two challengers entering the race for Sue Frost’s seat on the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors…
Nutcracker ballet, Frozen Winter Festival coming to Citrus Heights this week
Nutcracker ballet performances will be coming to Citrus Heights Dec. 18, followed by a Frozen-themed winter festival on Dec. 21.
LETTERS: Here’s how to fix Old Auburn Road
I have lived in Citrus Heights and Orangevale for many years and use the intersection of Fair Oaks Boulevard and Old Auburn Road very often.
Single mom holding yard sale as last-resort to not lose house before Christmas
Just six months ago, 42-year-old April Koontz had enough money to pay the bills and monthly rent for her Citrus Heights home. But then her hours got cut at work, child support checks halted, and a vehicle break-in…
