Citrus Heights Sentinel

Looking for a job? These 10+ employers are actively hiring in Citrus Heights
By Rylie Friesen- From restaurants, to car washes and the Police Department, a variety of employers are actively hiring in Citrus Heights.

Two Citrus Heights neighborhood associations vote to merge
By Mike Hazlip— Members of two neighborhood associations in the northeastern portion of Citrus Heights voted to finalize a merger during a meeting Tuesday evening.

City’s economic development manager shares update on business in Citrus Heights
by Mike Hazlip— Despite the impact of pandemic-related closures, the city’s economic development team sees light ahead for Citrus Heights.

Q&A: City answers questions about proposed budget for Citrus Heights
Sentinel staff report– Are salary increases for city staff, or funding for road repaving included in the proposed budget for Citrus Heights? The city’s answers to those questions and more are included below.

The Civic Minute: what’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?
The Citrus Heights City Council will meet Thursday evening via Zoom to vote on whether to approve a proposed two-year budget, along with hold a public hearing related to federal stimulus funding and other items.

Citrus Heights awarded $11.1 million in grants to fund roadway projects
By Mike Hazlip— The City of Citrus Heights on Tuesday announced it has been awarded $11.1 million in grant funding to help pay for improvements on Old Auburn Road and the second phase of a plan to revitalize…

POLICE: At-risk missing Citrus Heights man found safely
The Citrus Heights Police Department said Wednesday that an at-risk missing 72-year-old resident has been located safely.

Guest Column: Mental illness is a problem we should handle better in Sacramento County
By Sue Frost– This summer the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors will have a big decision to make regarding whether or not to implement “Laura’s Law.”

Citrus Heights releases 108-page proposed city budget, with cuts. Here’s what’s in it
Sentinel staff report– After months of discussion and some controversy regarding budget issues in the City of Citrus Heights, the City Council is slated to vote on a proposed two-year budget this Thursday, with budget cuts largely falling…

Citrus Heights News Briefs: local economy, Jazzercise, obituary
Latest local news briefs include the city’s economic development manager scheduled to give an update at a neighborhood meeting, a local Jazzercise group continuing classes outdoors throughout the pandemic, and an obituary of a 98-year-old former resident of…