Citrus Heights Sentinel
LETTERS: Waste separation, $12k bonus
Latest letters from Citrus Heights residents respond to a recent guest column criticizing new requirements to separate organic waste, as well as comment on a $12,000 payment made to the city manager. The ‘experts’ need to get back…
Community gathers to celebrate life of former Citrus Heights councilman
By Mike Hazlip— Community leaders joined friends and family to celebrate the life of former Citrus Heights Councilman Steve Miller on Saturday, following his unexpected death last month…
New subdivision proposed on large, vacant Citrus Heights lot
By Mike Hazlip— A 2.3-acre vacant lot along Mariposa Avenue could become a new six-home subdivision, according to a proposal submitted to the city…
Citrus Heights residential street repaving project to begin Monday, city says
Sentinel staff report– Overdue residential street repaving on 14 deteriorated streets in Citrus Heights is slated to begin on July 12.
The Civic Minute: what’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?
The Citrus Heights City Council will meet Thursday evening to hear an update from the Police Department on the city’s response to Independence Day celebrations, as well hold a public hearing regarding delinquent service charges and take action…
Citrus Heights man arrested in arson case at Texas elementary school
Sentinel staff report– Authorities in Texas arrested a 26-year-old Citrus Heights man on Tuesday in connection with an arson incident at an elementary school, located about 90 miles northwest of Houston.
Long-vacant Citrus Heights gas station briefly listed for sale at $850k
By Mike Hazlip— A former Valero gas station at 8244 Auburn Blvd. has been taken off the market after being listed for sale briefly last month at $850,000.
What’s going on with roadwork on Sunrise Boulevard?
Sentinel staff report– Lane closures on Sunrise Boulevard between Greenback Lane and Highland Avenue have been occurring over the past week, as contractors perform work in the roadway related to a future 2.9-mile trail traveling through the city.
Citrus Heights could gain two seats on school board, new draft maps show
By Mike Hazlip— The San Juan Unified School District on Tuesday published eight draft maps outlining proposed trustee areas as the district moves away from at-large elections, several of which include options for increasing the number of trustees…
Citrus Heights PD fielded ‘overwhelming’ number of fireworks calls this year
Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights Police Department said an “overwhelming number” of fireworks-related calls were received over the July 4th weekend, according to a news release issued Wednesday afternoon.
Citrus Heights council votes 5-0 to increase building permit fees
Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights City Council during its most recent meeting last month unanimously passed several fee increases and adjustments affecting building permits and other fees charged by the city.
Which half of Citrus Heights is more expensive to live in?
Sentinel staff report– As home prices continue an upward trend, another trend is also noticeable: homes on one half of Citrus Heights have consistently been selling for nearly $50,000 more than homes on the other side.
