Citrus Heights Sentinel

Citrus Heights horse vaulting team prepares for triple wedding
By Mike Hazlip— Love is in the air for a Citrus Heights horse vaulting team as three siblings who coach the team plan a triple wedding.

Council members consider keeping current district lines for Citrus Heights
Sentinel staff report– As part of plans to re-consider City Council district lines in light of 2020 Census data, the council held a public hearing Thursday night and heard input from a demographer on the city’s racial and…

Fundraiser: Cornhole tournament coming to Citrus Heights Community Center
Sentinel staff report– Tickets are currently on sale for an upcoming cornhole tournament fundraiser benefiting the Citrus Heights Police Activities League.

Citrus Heights News Briefs: stolen smoker, vaccines, recovery funding
Latest local news briefs include Citrus Heights police assisting in locating a stolen smoker, details of a new $320k grant benefiting small businesses, the swearing in of a new city manager, and an upcoming free COVID-19 vaccine clinic.…

Main lobby at Citrus Heights City Hall to reopen to public
Sentinel staff report– Newly sworn in Citrus Heights City Manager Ashley Feeney announced at the close of a City Council meeting on Thursday that the lobby at City Hall will reopen to the public on Monday, February 14.…

Q&A: What’s going on with sidewalk work on Mariposa/Madison?
Sentinel staff report– Sidewalk and curb work on Mariposa Avenue near Madison Avenue has been paused in recent weeks, causing some to wonder when the work will resume.

CHPD warns of drunk driving in advance of Super Bowl
Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights Police Department in a news release Wednesday warned of the dangers of drunk driving and encouraged Super Bowl fans to plan ahead.

The Civic Minute: what’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?
Citrus Heights council members will meet virtually Thursday night to hold a public hearing on redistricting, as well as officially declare the month of February as Black History Month and consider awarding a new contract for street striping…

Both high schools in Citrus Heights seeking new principals
By Mike Hazlip— Mesa Verde and San Juan high schools are both seeking applicants for the role of principal, according to job listings posted to education professionals website EdJoin.

Boarded-up buildings on Auburn Blvd on track for cleanup
By Mike Hazlip— A high-traffic section of Auburn Boulevard known for its pair of unsightly boarded-up buildings appears on track to see some visual improvements.



