Citrus Heights Sentinel
Citrus Heights vice mayor proposes moratorium on new drive-thru’s
Citrus Heights Vice Mayor Tim Schaefer on Thursday sought the support of his fellow council members in considering a five-year moratorium on new drive-thru restaurants, saying the city has gone “a little over the top” on such businesses.
Citrus Heights council votes 3-2 for waste fee hike, amid opposition
Sentinel staff report– Residents can expect to see, on average, a 26% increase in their bill for waste collection in Citrus Heights, after the City Council held a public hearing Thursday night and narrowly voted to affirm a…
Outgoing Citrus Heights city manager says ‘its been an honor of a lifetime’
Sentinel staff report– Christopher Boyd formally said farewell to the City Council on Thursday night, after serving for a decade as the city’s founding police chief and his subsequent service as city manager since 2016.
Q&A: Is there an exemption to fee hike for residents who compost?
Sentinel staff report– With a significant fee hike and weekly organics waste recycling program in Citrus Heights slated to go into effect in July, some residents are wondering if those who already compost their food scraps will be…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: conservation, water board, house fire
Latest local news briefs include a firefighter being burned while responding to a fire, hiring underway for principals at both Citrus Heights high schools, an open position on a water board, and a free webinar offering help with…
Citrus Heights winemaker wins award as business grows
By Mike Hazlip— Cory Darnell spent a decade making wine in Europe, now he calls Citrus Heights home where he produces an award winning vintage.
Police find shell casing after large fight near San Juan High School
By Mike Hazlip— Citrus Heights police are continuing to investigate after officers on Thursday afternoon responded to reports of a gunshot and a large fight involving more than 20 people across from San Juan High School.
City planner talks about living in Citrus Heights, and her 6-minute commute
In a weekly “Meet Me Monday” series that began broadcasting last year on the city’s social media channels, the city’s associate planner, Alison Bermudez, talked about what its like living in Citrus Heights and working for the city.
What’s going on with that eyesore gas station on Auburn Blvd?
By Mike Hazlip— Plans to renovate a long-shuttered gas station at 8244 Auburn Blvd. are currently pending approval from several county departments, a representative for the property said this week.
Construction of new trail in Citrus Heights to start this summer, after pandemic delays
Sentinel staff report– Although plans to begin construction were delayed last year due to COVID-19, a city spokeswoman confirmed last week that construction of a new 2.9-mile trail through Citrus Heights is anticipated to begin this Summer.
