Community remembers life of longtime resident with heart for service
By Mike Hazlip— Residents and community leaders attended a memorial for Jack Duncan, just two years after he held a similar event for his late wife, Jean Duncan…
December is filled with events in Citrus Heights. Here’s 10 of them
By Sara Beth Williams– Events planned in Citrus Heights during the month of December include a laser light show, the city’s tree lighting, a holiday concert, performances of the Nutcracker, and more…
Bounce Park at Sunrise Mall opens after rain delay
By Mike Hazlip— After a rain delay on opening weekend, a new attraction billed as the “world’s biggest bounce park” is now open on weekends at Sunrise Mall…
News briefs: SJHS loss, Boston’s Pizza lawsuit, obituary
Latest local news briefs include an obituary for an 88-year-old influential Citrus Heights resident, a lawsuit filed against the now-shuttered local Boston’s Pizza franchisee, and Spartans suffering a loss to Woodland High School on Tuesday…
Citrus Heights nonprofit hosting holiday ‘Adopt-a-Family’ program
By Sara Beth Williams– A local nonprofit with a mission to empower single moms and their families is planning to donate meals and gifts to up to 60 families this December…
This Citrus Heights woman was recognized by the mayor this month. Here’s why
By Lily Tu– A longstanding resident of Citrus Heights was honored with a Good Neighbor award during a Nov. 9 City Council meeting for her service to children in the community…
Laser light show, night market planned outside Sunrise Mall
The Sunrise MarketPlace business district will kick off its 2023 “Magical Moments” holiday event series on Dec. 1 with a laser light show and night market in the parking lot outside the Men’s Macy’s store at Sunrise Mall…
SMUD posts latest list of thousands of customers with unclaimed checks
Sentinel staff report– It’s that time of year again, when the Sacramento Municipal Utility District seeks to unite customers with unclaimed money in their name before it’s too late…
News Briefs: Veterans Day, shooting, food hall, water district
Latest local news briefs include a Veterans Day ceremony, an update on plans for a micro food hall, traffic snarls last weekend from an officer-involved shooting on I-80, and the water district appointing 13 residents to an advisory…
Sentinel reporter publishes helicopter-themed children’s book
By Sara Beth Williams– A local Citrus Heights author and Sentinel reporter has released a helicopter-themed children’s book based on true events…
Local veteran reflects on healing process after Vietnam
By Mike Hazlip— In Vietnam, the cratered landscape from the war has healed, but scars still remain for many veterans who have returned from conflicts overseas…
What’s going on with the old Pumpkin Farm in Citrus Heights?
By Mike Hazlip— Another October has come and gone, and the once-popular Pumpkin Farm attraction on Old Auburn Road has remained shuttered…
