Citrus Heights Sentinel
Neighbors, Police Celebrate National Night Out Across Citrus Heights
With ice cream socials, picnics, barbecues and more, 16 different neighborhoods across Citrus Heights participated in the 31st annual National Night Out yesterday, as part of a country-wide effort to prevent crime by connecting neighbors and building local…
Citrus Heights Water Use Drops 20%, While Statewide Use Rises
According to the Citrus Heights Water District, users cut overall water consumption by 20 percent so far this year and will not see any additional reduction requirements from the District — despite other water suppliers resorting to mandatory…
Council Postpones Vote on New City Hall Deal, After Lawsuit Threat
In a crowded room Thursday night, Citrus Heights council members voted 3-2 in favor of postponing a final decision on the controversial proposal to move city hall and allow construction of a three-story medical building in its place…
Residents Rally Against Moving City Hall, Council to Vote Thursday
As a proposal to relocate city hall moves to council for a vote this Thursday, Citrus Heights residents hosted a noontime “Save City Hall” rally at Rusch Park on Sunday — vowing to vote out council members who…
Mayor Highlights Strengths, Threats in ‘State of the City’ Address
Citrus Heights Mayor Mel Turner delivered the annual “State of the City” address to a sold-out business luncheon, Tuesday, highlighting a 13 percent drop in crime over the past year, a rise in home values and the newly…
Campers Choose Citrus Heights ‘Tent City’ Over State Fair
Dozens of tents dotted the grass at Rusch Park this weekend, as the Citrus Heights Community Camp Out kicked off with live music, star-gazing, hot dogs and more, at the annual overnight event. Drawing about 200 sign-ups from…
Planning Commission Gives OK for New City Hall & Medical Building
In a packed council chamber Wednesday night, the Citrus Heights Planning Commission voted in favor of recommending the city council amend its General Plan and zoning codes, allowing for a controversial proposal to move city hall and construct…
Planning Commission to Hear Controversial City Hall Proposal
After a year of negotiations and community input, the Citrus Heights Planning Commission will hold a public hearing Wednesday night for the proposal to build a 68,000 square feet medical building at the current City Hall site, and…
Community Camp Out to Fill Rusch Park with ‘Tent City’
Called Citrus Heights’ “legitimate tent city,” the annual Community Camp Out plans to take over Rusch Park this weekend with an activity-filled overnight event that promises to be fun for the whole family. “This is an opportunity for…
Community Celebrates Completion of Auburn Blvd ‘Phase 1’ Improvements
Council members, business owners and representatives from government agencies gathered Tuesday morning to celebrate the long-awaited completion of “Phase 1” of Auburn Boulevard improvement work. Business owners present for the ribbon-cutting ceremony were particularly glad for the completion…
