Citrus Heights Sentinel

A closer look at potential mixed-use development on Auburn Blvd
By Phillip Pesola– New design standards for residential and mixed-use development along Auburn Boulevard were presented to and unanimously supported by Citrus Heights Planning Commissioners during their meeting on Wednesday.

130-unit senior apartment complex in Citrus Heights now slated for auction
By Mike Hazlip— A large, senior apartment complex on Sunrise Boulevard that was the subject of several closed-door meetings with city leaders last year is now slated to be sold at auction on April 17…

MVHS alum named ‘Woman of the Year’ by state assemblyman
By Sara Beth Williams– Mesa Verde High School alumnae and newly elected San Juan Unified School District board member Tanya Kravchuk was recognized this week by Assemblyman Josh Hoover (R-Folsom) as the 7th Assembly District’s Woman of the…

Sunrise MarketPlace sees continued drop in crime; credits new patrol
Sentinel staff report– Crime in the largest business district in Citrus Heights continues to drop, with the district’s new full-time officer credited with the results.

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.”




