Spring carnival returns to Sunrise Mall for 2023
Sentinel staff report– The parking lot of Sunrise Mall is again home to the Midway of Fun traveling carnival, with entertainment and rides set up from Feb. 10-19, 2023.
Musical comedy’s final showing this weekend in Citrus Heights
Sentinel staff report– Theatre in the Heights this weekend will host it final performances of the award-winning 2005 Broadway production “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.”
Where can homeless in Citrus Heights go when it’s cold, wet?
By Mike Hazlip— A rotating shelter program in Citrus Heights that offers those experiencing homelessness a hot meal and a place to sleep during the coldest and wettest winter months is underway and seeing more new faces this…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: potholes, fundraiser, obituary
Latest local news briefs include an update from the city manager regarding pothole fixes underway, a fundraiser for a driver killed on Auburn Boulevard raising over $8,000, and an obituary of a 74-year-old Citrus Heights resident.
LETTER: City should consider ‘silent fireworks’ show instead
By Kim Davis, Citrus Heights– I’m glad the City of Citrus Heights has approved bringing back the fireworks show. I’m sad because I know the stress it brings to many both people and animals due to the noise…
February Events: What’s happening in Citrus Heights this month?
By Sara Beth Williams– Events and activities around Citrus Heights this month include a kid-friendly event outside Sunrise Mall, performances of a musical comedy at Theatre in the Heights, a crab feed at the community center and a…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: homeless camps, $15k, job search
Latest local news briefs include a bill being submitted by Citrus Heights’ new state representative that would bar homeless camps near schools and parks, the Chamber receiving a $15,000 grant from the city, a youth employment program being…
Resident questions idea of forming new Citrus Heights school district
Sentinel staff report– Discussion of Citrus Heights breaking away from the San Juan Unified School District to form its own district has continued to be brought up in public comments at City Council meetings, with comments being received…
Citrus Heights Letters: Fireworks, homeless, library
By Barbara L. Babcock, Citrus Heights– My daughter is one of the homeless people that often stays at the Sylvan Library. She has an addiction, which contributes to a mental illness and Multiple Sclerosis which she is not…
Guest Opinion: This won’t be the last storm.
By Supervisor Sue Frost– “I’ll be right back,” Chuck Noland told his wife in the movie Cast Away. But then a storm stranded him on an island for so long that he started talking to a deflated volleyball.…
