Residents invited to 2019 potluck at Citrus Heights Community Center
Sentinel staff report– The Residents’ Empowerment Association of Citrus Heights (REACH) is inviting the public to its 6th annual community workshop and potluck at the Citrus Heights Community Center on March 4…
Review: This Citrus Heights restaurant’s new ‘Cajun Flare’ menu is worth a try
By Julie W. Jones and Thomas J. Sullivan– Temple Garden at 7064 Sunrise Blvd., in the north end of the Foodmaxx Shopping Plaza in Citrus Heights, now features a special Cajun Flare menu, offered in three combination buckets…
LETTER: Saddened by decision to cancel annual Citrus Heights parade
By Wayne Harmer– Some of you may know me and my family. I go by the tag, Float Master. I am very sad of the news that one of the best organized parades in Northern California, has been…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: safety fair, poor schools, red-light collisions
Latest local news briefs include a Citrus Heights school making it on the list of lowest-performing schools in the state, firefighter demonstrations at a safety fair outside Sunrise Mall, and a police video of red-light crashes in Citrus…
LETTER: Will Christmas and the tree lighting be next to go?
I liked our Red White and Blue Parade and the timing in between Flag Day and the Fourth of July. It always made me feel like our city was satisfying two salutes to our nation’s history, our patriotism…
‘Fill the Boot for Burns’ fundraiser going on this weekend in Citrus Heights
Sentinel staff report– Beginning Thursday and continuing through Sunday, firefighters are again hitting the streets and filling their boots with donations at Sunrise Boulevard and Greenback Lane for the annual “Fill the Boot for Burns” fundraiser in Citrus…
Citrus Heights says 2019 Red, White & Blue Parade won’t be happening
Sentinel staff report– The City of Citrus Heights has opted to discontinue its annual Red, White & Blue Parade this year, citing declining attendance and participation among various reasons for the decision…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: Cannabis, flags, motorcyclist, arrests
Latest local news briefs include an update on the motorcyclist who was involved in a major injury collision on Oak Avenue, old flags being replaced by a “mystery patriot,” more bait arrests, change in leadership in the Citrus…
Guest Opinion: in favor of district-based voting for Citrus Heights
By Citrus Heights resident Marcel C. Weiland– District-based voting has made its debut in Citrus Heights and the reviews are mixed. Some of us begrudgingly recognize that the city’s hand has been forced and that district-based voting is…
Citrus Heights woman opens new thrift shop ministry to help homeless
By Thomas J. Sullivan– Citrus Heights is now home to a nonprofit clothing ministry called Kelsee’s Purse, thanks to the work of a young Romanian-American émigré. Ildi Ayers says she’s proud to make a modest difference in the quality…
