Citrus Heights Sentinel
City releases 289-page draft plan to transform Sunrise Mall
Sentinel staff report– After more than a year in the making, the City of Citrus Heights on Tuesday released a long-awaited draft “Specific Plan” detailing the city’s vision to revitalize the nearly 100-acre Sunrise Mall location.
How will Citrus Heights spend its $15.6M in federal COVID relief funds?
Sentinel staff report– How Citrus Heights will be spending its allocation of $15.6 million in one-time federal relief funds was the topic of a live-streamed Zoom interview hosted by the city on Wednesday.
Citrus Heights mayor shares update on city manager hiring process
Sentinel staff report– Citing an interest in transparency and concern about misinformation, Citrus Heights Mayor Steve Miller provided an update during Thursday’s council meeting on the city’s search for a new city manager.
Citrus Heights Letters: roaming rabbits, cat feces, city salaries, fireworks
Latest letters from Citrus Heights Sentinel readers discuss rabbits at Sylvan Oaks Library, problems with cat feces, fireworks policy, and city manager salary comparisons.
Citrus Heights man involved in deadly collision near Tahoe
By Mike Hazlip— A 20-year-old Citrus Heights man was one of five people injured in a deadly collision involving three vehicles on U.S. Highway 50 Thursday.
Citrus Heights News Briefs: obituary, coronavirus, charity, event
Latest local news briefs include a Citrus Heights council member testing positive for COVID-19, the passing of a 98-year-old longtime resident, an upcoming meet-and-greet with local officials, and more.
New drive-thru taking shape on Greenback Lane outside Hobby Lobby
By Mike Hazlip— A new chicken fingers drive-thru is quickly taking shape in the parking lot of Hobby Lobby on Greenback Lane.
Citrus Heights council approves extension of new fireworks ordinance
Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights City Council on Thursday voted unanimously to extend an urgency ordinance designed to make it easier for law enforcement to issue citations for illegal fireworks, along with curbing late-night discharge of all…
Fencing being installed to prevent pedestrian collisions at Greenback/Auburn
New fencing designed to discourage pedestrians from jaywalking across a historically dangerous portion of roadway is currently being installed near the intersection of Greenback Lane and Auburn Boulevard.
Citrus Heights Water District says rates won’t go up this year
While prices continue to rise for various products and services nationwide, one price that won’t be going up this year is water rates for most Citrus Heights residents, according to local water officials.
