Citrus Heights News Briefs: sign ban, marijuana, local author, bus benches
Latest local news briefs include a councilman advocating that the city reconsider its sign ordinance, a Citrus Heights woman pleading not guilty to boarding a plane with three pounds of marijuana, and a local author showcasing his newly…
Meet the man who’s beautifying Auburn Blvd one flower at a time
By Hazel Ford– Citrus Heights resident Ron Ferns is the man behind the 200-yard-long stretch of flowers growing on Auburn Boulevard near Walmart. For over 30 years, the 78-year-old has been volunteering his time to clean up trash…
Community survey seeks input on future use of old Sylvan Middle School site
Sentinel staff report– Should the 13-acre former Sylvan Middle School site be turned into residential housing? More retail? A dog park? Those are questions on a survey launched by a Citrus Heights neighborhood advocacy group, which plans to…
Citrus Heights resident group to host workshop, potluck at Community Center
Sentinel staff report– Promising an informative and enjoyable night, the Residents’ Empowerment Association of Citrus Heights (REACH) is again inviting residents from around the city to “bring a dish” and attend a community-focused workshop and potluck at the…
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…
BloodSource teams up with Fox40 for Citrus Heights blood, marrow drive
Sentinel staff report– Mobile blood donation buses will be set up across from Sunrise Mall this Friday through Sunday offering free movie tickets to donors who participate in a blood and marrow drive in support of a Sacramento-area…
(Premium) News Briefs: housing controversy, microtransit, arrest, fundraiser
Latest local news briefs include a neighborhood association filing an appeal against the recently approved townhouse project near Sylvan Corners, SacRT’s new on-demand transit service going live in Citrus Heights, a weapons seizure near Auburn Boulevard and Kanai…
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…
(Premium) News Briefs: fundraiser, bucket list, gate controversy
Latest local news briefs include firefighters collecting donations at the corner of Sunrise Boulevard and Greenback Lane, Citrus Heights council members voting on whether to allow a new housing development to be gated, a local 20-year-old with cancer…
