Citrus Heights Sentinel
Two Citrus Heights City Council races remain too close to call
Sentinel staff report– As of the latest vote count update released on Nov. 29, just eight votes now separate the top two candidates for Citrus Heights City Council District 2, and just 23 votes separate candidates for District…
December Events: 12 events happening in Citrus Heights this month
By Sara Beth Williams– Citrus Heights is gearing up for the holiday season in December with a tree lighting ceremony, holiday craft fairs and parties, concerts, Santa breakfasts and more. Dive into the festivities at one of these…
LETTER: Citrus Heights Water District rate increase won’t raise bill by much
Letter by Ray Riehle, Orangevale– [RE: Citrus Heights Water District seeks 20% increase in water usage rates; Nov. 19th] The headline may be potentially misleading, but the customer bill will not increase by 20%. The Usage Charge referred…
Response rate for US Census is under 50% for Citrus Heights so far
The United States Census Bureau has extended deadlines for census responses to ensure everyone has the opportunity to complete the census amid the coronavirus pandemic.
High school sports season cancelled as schools transition to distance learning
Over the weekend, the California Interscholastic Federation held a scheduled teleconference meeting discussing the future of spring athletics, which has been in limbo amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Citrus Heights asst. chief chosen to head Newark PD
Sentinel staff report– Assistant Police Chief Gina Anderson, who has been with the Citrus Heights Police Department since its inception in 2006, officially stepped into her new role as Police Chief for the City of Newark, California, on…
Price Gouging: how high is too high?
The State of California is currently under a public health emergency declared by the Governor in response to the coronavirus pandemic, which means laws barring price gouging are in affect in Citrus Heights and across the state.
Man found dead in Citrus Heights home; police say death ‘likely suicide’
Residents are mourning the death of a beloved neighborhood mailman who was found dead in his home last week near Brooktree Park in Citrus Heights…
Council approves conceptual plan for Old Auburn Road. Here’s what’s next
The Citrus Heights City Council continues to meet during the coronavirus pandemic, albeit quite differently than under normal circumstances.
Organic garden in Citrus Heights hosting plant sale this weekend
The Sylvan Ranch Community Garden in Citrus Heights will host its annual spring plant sale fundraiser this Thursday through Saturday, with social distancing policies in place to limit the spread of the coronavirus.
Citrus Heights businesses struggle, adapt to life amid virus crisis
While some businesses remain shuttered in Citrus Heights, others have adapted to life during the COVID-19 health crisis in various ways.
Realtor’s Corner: How’s the local housing market holding up?
Guest column by real estate broker Beth Moran– Citrus Heights has not escaped the impact of the coronavirus pandemic as we seem to be on par with the rest of the five-county region, with slowing sales.
