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The Civic Minute: what’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?

A study session with city leaders to discuss plans for Sunrise Mall will be held Thursday evening, followed by a regular City Council meeting where a pair of public hearings will be held.
City unveils in-depth look at plan to transform Sunrise Mall

Citrus Heights residents attending an online workshop on Tuesday got an inside look at the city’s ambitious plan to completely re-make the aging 100-acre Sunrise Mall property into a modern main street, featuring nightlife, a large event venue, apartments, hotels, brew pubs and more.
Veterans center hosts first hot dog lunch in Citrus Heights, after months of lockdown

World War II veteran Manuel Saetes, now in his nineties, sits outside the Citrus Heights Veterans Community Center at a folding table with his fellow veterans, sharing stories of their service, talking politics, and reminiscing over hot dogs and potato salad.

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Guest Opinion: Citrus Heights should fine people for not wearing masks inside businesses

When Gov. Gavin Newsom’s executive order directed all residents wear a face covering when outdoors on June 18, Citrus Heights Police Chief Ron Lawrence was quoted saying, “The Citrus Heights Police Department will not be criminally enforcing the Governor’s Health Order requiring the use of face coverings or masks.”

July 5, 2020

CHPD: Stores can arrest customers for trespassing if they don’t follow mask rules

July 5, 2020
Citrus Heights council approves new list of 11 streets to repave

July 5, 2020
Citrus Heights restaurants find creative ways to stay open after latest health order

July 5, 2020
Veterans center hosts first hot dog lunch in Citrus Heights, after months of lockdown

July 5, 2020