Citrus Heights Sentinel

City eyes partnership with nonprofit to build housing on Sayonara Drive
By Mike Hazlip— Twelve vacant city-owned lots on Sayonara Drive could be the site of new duplexes or single-family homes, under a proposed partnership with Habitat for Humanity.

Suspect in pair of Citrus Heights robberies nabbed in Roseville
By Mike Hazlip— Citrus Heights police on Tuesday announced the arrest of a suspect wanted in connection with two robberies in the city.

Car show slated to kick off new business in Grand Oaks Plaza
By Mike Hazlip— A car and bike show scheduled for Saturday looks to kick off a new Citrus Heights business in Grand Oaks Plaza on Auburn Boulevard.

Citrus Heights News Briefs: military equipment, refugees, Ukraine aid
Latest local news briefs include a request from the Police Department authorizing the use of military equipment in Citrus Heights, a local pastor helping Ukrainian refugees, and an area couple seeking visas to get family members home to…

MealPro expanding Citrus Heights headquarters, buys building for $3.2M
By Mike Hazlip— A growing meal delivery company has purchased a 1.7-acre property on Greenback Lane that is home to its headquarters building, amid plans to expand operations.

Long lines at Citrus Heights Costco gas station cause traffic issues
By Mike Hazlip— With gas prices pushing well-over $5 per gallon, drivers are flocking to big box retailers for a break at the pump — resulting in long lines and traffic jams.

Citrus Heights council to consider formal opposition to state mandates
Sentinel staff report– Following the implementation of a controversial, state-mandated organics recycling program (SB 1383), the Citrus Heights City Council on Thursday will consider voicing official opposition to such “inadequately funded state mandates.”

Taxpayer group hosts Citrus Heights event, touts failure of Measure M
By Mike Hazlip— Several elected officials along with other area activists met Thursday night at a local restaurant, highlighting the defeat of the Measure M tax increase in Citrus Heights during the last election and setting their sights…

New federal funding package includes $585k for Citrus Heights well project
By Mike Hazlip— The Citrus Heights Water District is set to receive $585,000 for the construction of a groundwater well to provide an additional water supply for district residents.

Public hearing set for short-term rental regulations in Citrus Heights
Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights City Council will hold a public hearing Thursday on a draft ordinance targeted at regulating and ensuring the collection of occupancy taxes from owners of short-term rental properties.