Citrus Heights Sentinel

Interested in a career in public works? Check out this May 18 event
Citrus Heights is set to host its second annual Public Works Showcase and Career/Education Fair next month at Van Maren Park…

Citrus Heights council votes 4-1 to oppose AB 742, police K-9 bill
By Mike Hazlip— The Citrus Heights City Council voted earlier this month to officially oppose proposed state legislation aimed at preventing the use of police K-9s for arrest or crowd control…

Citrus Heights council members defend $12k bonus for city manager
Sentinel staff report– Following a performance review of the city manager’s first year, Citrus Heights council members voted unanimously this month to approve a $12,000 bonus payment to City Manager Ash Feeney…

Free catalytic converter etching in Citrus Heights this weekend
By Mike Hazlip— In an effort to combat a surge in thefts from vehicles, the Citrus Heights Police Department has announced a free catalytic converter etching event this weekend at a local auto repair shop.

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…




