Community Voices
Guest Opinion: free stuff won’t solve homelessness; but a job might
Guest opinion by Sacramento County Supervisor Sue Frost– Helping those caught in homelessness is an act of compassion — part of our duty as human beings. But handing out free stuff doesn’t really solve the problem or provide…
Guest Opinion: Delaying road repair in Citrus Heights is a foolish option
Guest opinion by David Warren– At a recent community meeting in Citrus Heights hosted by Supervisor Sue Frost, some of the individuals present complained about the poor condition of roads in our city and noted potholes going unrepaired…
Guest Column: Thoughts on President’s Day 2018
Did you know that nine Civil War era veterans are buried locally in Sylvan Cemetery?
Citrus Heights community voices: motorcycle noise, roads, signs
Latest feedback from Sentinel readers includes a letter regarding increasing motorcycle noise on Sylvan Road, as well as discussion about the condition of road and sidewalks in Citrus Heights, the city’s sign ordinance, and the future of the…
Guest Health Column: yes, you can reverse type 2 diabetes without drugs
By Citrus Heights resident and health coach Mike Potter– Doctors often prescribe a drug to control type 2 diabetes. However, drugs have a number of side affects that individuals would have to heal twice from: once from the…
Guest Opinion: Citrus Heights lacks safe disposal spots for unused drugs
Guest opinion by David Warren– The insidious proliferation of substance abuse and drug pollution is the silent killer of our community. Any resident having had the unfortunate experience of visiting the Mercy San Juan Hospital emergency room, a…
Guest Opinion: Expanding Prop 13 would help local housing market
Guest opinion column by County Supervisor Sue Frost– The last board meeting of the year has come and gone, and I have officially completed my first year as your County Supervisor. During the year I made it a…
Guest Column: Fact-checking the Christmas story
Guest column submitted by Michael Bullington– Perhaps you read in last week’s Sentinel about the seven must see Christmas displays in Citrus Heights. Yes, our wee city, playing Bethlehem to Sacramento’s Jerusalem, is filled with wonderfully lit displays…
Guest Column: Scrooge, diversity, poverty, and bounty in Citrus Heights
Guest opinion column submitted by David Warren– My past columns intended to stimulate discussion on municipal government issues, even if disagreeable or uncomfortable. And I am grateful that in Citrus Heights we are, without fear of reprisal, able…
Supervisor Frost: 3 reasons why I support body cameras
Guest opinion column by County Supervisor Sue Frost– It is a difficult time to be a police officer in the United States. While it may or may not be fair, incidents across the country have left many people…
