Citrus Heights Sentinel

Proposal seeks to pay businesses for complying with COVID-19 orders
The Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce has joined with other area chambers to advocate for a reimbursement plan from the county that would give up to $2,000 to local businesses who incurred costs to comply with COVID-19 policies.

Three new faces join influential Citrus Heights Planning Commission
The Citrus Heights City Council last week appointed three new residents to join the city’s seven-member Planning Commission, which plays a key role in approving projects and often serves as a stepping stone to higher office.

City Council votes 4-1 to sell large Sylvan Corners lot to housing developer
Following extended discussion during a council meeting Thursday night, the Citrus Heights City Council voted to sell a high-profile, 11.3-acre vacant lot at Sylvan Corners to a developer for constructing up to 93 single-family homes.

Citrus Heights News Briefs: COVID, permits, fondue
Latest local news briefs include thousands losing power in Citrus Heights, a local instructor featured on TV showing how to make fondue, and the city reporting a sharp rise in online building permitting.

Studio Movie Grill confirms plans for Citrus Heights location are cancelled
Following nearly a year of stalled construction activity and a bankruptcy filing, Studio Movie Grill has confirmed that its planned location in Citrus Heights won’t be opening.

Guest Column: State’s knee-jerk COVID policies need to stop
By Sue Frost– Like me, I am sure many of you are eagerly awaiting the day that I have something to write about other than the COVID-19 pandemic.

New business fills vacant building on Greenback Lane
Renovation of a vacant building at 7680 Greenback Ln. is nearing completion, as an area construction services company has chosen the site for opening a new permanent office.

HART launches new ‘warming center’ in Citrus Heights for homeless
Volunteers with a local nonprofit haven’t lost heart while masking up and adjusting their efforts to help the homeless amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Emergency roadwork to shut down Greenback Lane on Monday
The City of Citrus Heights is advising drivers to avoid a section of Greenback Lane on Jan. 18, as crews perform emergency road repairs.

The Civic Minute: what’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?
The Citrus Heights City Council will hold a public meeting via Zoom on Thursday night to holding a hearing regarding the city’s housing goals, consider a $4 million offer from a developer to buy the former Sylvan Middle…



