Local theatre to kick off 2022 with ‘Clue’ inspired murder mystery comedy
By Mike Hazlip— Mystery is afoot in Citrus Heights as the cast of “Clue” is set to begin a four-week stage production based on the 1985 movie that was inspired by the famed board game.
The history of Citrus Heights’ first one-room schoolhouse
By Mike Hazlip— The year was 1862, and as the Civil War was raging in the eastern United States, William Thomas, a proprietor of the 15 Mile House, gave five acres of land to build a schoolhouse on…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: COVID, homeless count, SJUSD attendance
Latest local news briefs include a homeless count being delayed due to the spike in Omicron cases, attendance dropping at SJUSD schools amid the pandemic, and Citrus Heights police hiring for five positions.
Citrus Heights News Briefs: obituary, plants, light contest winners
Latest local news includes winners being announced for the city’s “Best Lights” contest, an obituary of a San Juan High School alumna, and an indoor plant exhibit at Green Acres in Citrus Heights.
Drive-thru dinosaur exhibit coming to Sunrise Mall this month
Sentinel staff report– The popular “Jurassic Empire” drive-thru dinosaur exhibit will be coming to Citrus Heights at the end of January, with plans to set up in the Sunrise Mall parking lot.
Need to get rid of your Christmas tree in Citrus Heights? Here’s how.
Sentinel staff report– Citrus Heights residents have several options for recycling live trees, or disposing of flocked trees.
A look back at 2021: top stories about Citrus Heights from the past year
Sentinel staff report– The past year saw new development projects and business openings in Citrus Heights, along with changes at City Hall, rising real estate costs, several abrupt closures, and more.
Citrus Heights News Briefs: vaccines, City Hall, MealPro
Latest local news briefs include an upcoming walk-in vaccine clinic in Citrus Heights, a new video showing an inside look at a meal delivery company’s local headquarters, and a pair of workshops planned to discuss changes to district…
Winter shelter program kicks off with hot meals, lodging for homeless
By Mike Hazlip— For the past week, area churches have been working with the Citrus Heights Homeless Assistance Resource Team (HART) to provide a hot meal and warm cot for people who would otherwise be sleeping outside.
Obituary: Donna Barnes Lucas (1943-2021)
Obituary submitted by family friend– Donna Jean Murrill was born in Los Angeles on October 26, 1943 and passed away on December 25, 2021.
