Citrus Heights Sentinel

Guest Column: Why I voted against ban on ‘no-fault’ evictions
I voted against the proposed emergency ordinance that would have blocked landlords from legally evicting tenants — and I wanted you to know why.

LETTERS: About those wild turkeys in Citrus Heights…
Latest letters from Citrus Heights Sentinel readers include varying perspectives on wild turkeys in the city.

SPCA book sale fundraiser going on at Sunrise Mall thru Nov. 17
The Sacramento Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) is hosting its annual fall book sale at Sunrise Mall through Sunday, Nov. 17, in order to raise funds for the animals they shelter.

Guest Opinion: How much more debt will taxpayers in Citrus Heights incur without a vote?
I find it disconcerting that after 20 years of being debt free, the city cavalierly took on debt without doing much in the way of fiscal belt tightening.

Citrus Heights secures $2M grant for San Juan Ave. improvements
The City of Citrus Heights has secured $2 million in grant funds to aid with roadway improvements planned for a section of San Juan Avenue, but the funds may not go very far.

The Civic Minute: what’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall (Nov. 14)
The Citrus Heights City Council will hold a closed session meeting on Thursday night to discuss labor negotiations, followed by a public study session regarding an update to fees charged by the city. The city’s regular council meeting…

Citrus Heights council to consider approving revised debt policy
The Citrus Heights City Council on Thursday will consider a recommendation from the city manager’s office to adopt a revised debt management policy, specifying when long-term and short-term debt are considered appropriate.

Citrus Heights Police Logs: pumpkins, Taco Bell, juvenile trouble
Latest police logs include reports of juveniles hurling pumpkins at a vehicle, trouble at a Taco Bell drive-thru, and a pressure washer being used to assault an ex-roommate…

Meet the woman behind the largest revenue-generating district in Citrus Heights
Kathilynn Carpenter has served as executive director for the improvement district representing 400-plus businesses in Sunrise Boulevard-Greenback Lane commercial corridor since 1999…

New Citrus Heights nonprofit offering scholarships for childcare during holidays
Single Mom Strong, a Citrus Heights nonprofit serving single mothers and their families, has partnered with a Sacramento Valley nonprofit to cover the financial costs associated with childcare during upcoming Thanksgiving and winter holiday school vacation breaks.




