Citrus Heights Sentinel

New roundabout under construction in Citrus Heights
One of the main entrances for the future 260-home Mitchell Village development in Citrus Heights will direct traffic around a circular roundabout on Arcadia Drive.

Citrus Heights police surround home after gunshot report
Citrus Heights police responded to a report of a gunshot in a residential neighborhood off Antelope Road over the weekend, drawing a heavy police response.

The Civic Minute: What’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?
While the presidential candidates will be debating Thursday evening, Citrus Heights leaders will be holding a closed session meeting at 6 p.m. followed by a regular council meeting at 7 p.m.

Funding issues in Citrus Heights underlie much of ‘State of the City’ address
Citrus Heights Mayor Jeff Slowey kicked off a 45-minute virtual “State of the City” event on Tuesday night with highlights of the year, including the city’s COVID-19 response and efforts to address budget issues.

Guest Column: State needs to revise its COVID reopening plan by zip code
By Sue Frost– As everyone is painfully aware, the State of California remains in lockdown as we wait for the end of the COVID-19 pandemic. Since mid-March, schools and businesses have been forced to remain fully or partially…

Model homes nearing completion in 56-acre Citrus Heights development
Construction continues to move forward in a new 56-acre community in Citrus Heights where more than 250 homes will be built.

Guest Opinion: Measure M is the exact opposite of what’s needed during COVID
By Ted Gaines– Coronavirus disruptions are inspiring governments to employ every tactic available to ward off a Great Depression-style economic collapse. Whether it’s stimulus funds, Paycheck Protection Program loans, increased unemployment benefits, or rent forbearance, all..

Citrus Heights News Briefs: bus lanes, obituary, happy hour
Latest local news briefs include community input being sought on bus-only lanes, an obituary for a 42-year resident of Citrus Heights, and a new “Happy Hour to Go” pack offered by a local restaurant.

Guest Opinion: Measure M would only cost me $7.23/mo
By Jeannie Bruins– I support Measure M for all the reasons that have been stated. Some people have stated that the additional penny on the dollar

Demonstrators take to streets of Citrus Heights, calling abortion ‘genocide’
Several dozen young people and college-age students from various area churches descended on the high-traffic intersection of Sunrise Boulevard and Greenback Lane for several hours on Saturday to voice their opposition to abortion.




