Citrus Heights Sentinel
Planning Commission approves 8-unit housing project on small lot
The first housing project in Citrus Heights to take advantage of a relatively new small lot housing ordinance was approved unanimously by the Planning Commission on Wednesday night, following a public hearing and discussion about traffic, fire access,…
Measure M tax opponents rally outside City Hall, blast ‘enormous’ staff pay
A group of about 50 Measure M opponents gathered in the parking lot of City Hall in Citrus Heights Friday to protest a $12 million sales tax increase, saying “there’s room to cut” instead.
Fact Check: How much would Measure M actually cost residents?
Supporters and opponents of the controversial Measure M sales tax proposed in Citrus Heights have each made conflicting claims regarding the estimated cost per household that the 1% extra sales tax would incur.
Citrus Heights News Briefs: DUI Checkpoint results, shooting, lawsuit
Latest local news briefs include results from a Friday-night DUI Checkpoint operation, authorities identifying a man killed in Monday’s fatal shooting with police, and an age discrimination lawsuit being filed against the Citrus Heights Police Department.
Guest Opinion: Measure M tax hike isn’t needed for Citrus Heights to get by
By Tim Schaefer– As the election approaches and voters ponder their decision about Citrus Heights’ Measure M (the latest attempt of the city to raise the taxes on its residents), I reflect on my nearly 60 years of…
Guest Opinion: When tax dollars were flowing, how did the city spend it?
As a longtime resident of Citrus Heights and having been on the City Council from 1999-2005 and 2016 to the present, I remember when the city was one of only two other cities in California who could say…
Construction moving ahead at future site of Green Acres in Citrus Heights
Construction is continuing at 6128 San Juan Ave. for a new Green Acres location near the 99 Cents Only store at Greenback Lane and San Juan Avenue.
Citrus Heights received over $1M in COVID-19 relief funds. Here’s where it went
Public records show a little over $1 million trickled down to Citrus Heights from the $2.2 trillion CARES Act stimulus bill passed this spring in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
LETTER: Measure M is a smart move. Here’s why I support it
By Kimberly Berg– For the past 17 years, I have owned Citrus Heights Car Wash, and was thrilled to purchase a home here 6 years ago.
‘Suspicious’ fire damages former Citrus Heights flower shop
An arson investigator was called to the scene after a suspicious fire occurred at the former site of Mom’s Discount Wholesale Florist on Auburn Boulevard.
