
Citrus Heights News Briefs: strategic planning, 2.9-mile trail, obituary
Latest local news briefs include an update on the city’s 2.9-mile trail project, the passing of another longtime resident of Citrus Heights, and an upcoming city strategic planning workshop.

Community shows support for fallen Marine during procession thru Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— Crowds of people lined both sides of Greenback Lane on Thursday as the funeral procession for US Marine Sgt. Nicole Gee made its way across Citrus Heights.

Guest Column: Hotel tax is providing valuable funding to local nonprofits
By Sue Frost– One of my favorite things to do as a County Supervisor is support local organizations that give back to the community. Nonprofit organizations fill gaps left by government, providing services and supporting cultural growth in…

Real Estate Q&A: Did I miss my opportunity?
Guest column by Beth Moran– As a local Realtor people ask me about the market all the time, and the most prominent question recently asked, particularly by sellers, is if their window has closed?

‘Never Forget.’ Memorial event in Citrus Heights reflects on 20 years since 9/11 attack
By Mike Hazlip— A memorial event organized by American Legion Post 637 to mark two decades since the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, drew several dozen people to Sylvan Cemetery Saturday morning.

Memorial procession of Marine killed in Afghanistan to travel through Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— The procession to honor United States Marine Sergeant Nichole Gee of Roseville who was killed during the evacuation of the Kabul airport in Afghanistan is scheduled to travel through Citrus Heights next week.

Family Fun Fest, tomato taste-off planned for Sunrise Mall
By Mike Hazlip— The Sunrise MarketPlace and Sunrise Farmers Market have announced a Family Fun Fest and “Tomato Taste-off” planned for this Saturday.

Annual 9/11 memorial event to be held in Citrus Heights
Sentinel staff report– A memorial ceremony to honor those who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001, will be held at Sylvan Cemetery this Saturday.

Citrus Heights artist wins award for neighborhood-inspired painting
By Rylie Friesen- A local artist has been recognized with an award for a painting she says was inspired by a view across the street from her Citrus Heights home.

Community gathers to remember Kathy Cook, founder of Citrus Heights marching band
By Mike Hazlip— Citrus Heights community members gathered at Sylvan Cemetery Thursday morning to remember Kathy Cook, the founder of the Citrus Heights Community Marching Band.