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Sara Beth Williams

7820 and 7828 Old Auburn Road.

Tensions rise at Planning Commission meeting over 6-acre subdivision request

Controversy surrounded the Planning Commission’s decision to approve the subdivision of two different lots on Old Auburn Road into a total of six smaller lots.

Unveiling of Lincoln Highway Placard at Sylvan Cemetary.

Historic Lincoln Highway Placards installed along Auburn Blvd

A ceremony was held Oct. 7 in front of the Sylvan Cemetery to unveil an historical placard recognizing Auburn Boulevard as part of the Lincoln Highway…

A conceptual design image of the Old Auburn Road Complete Streets Project Phase 1 showing a proposed crosswalk at Tiara Way with separated bike lanes. // City of Citrus Heights

Planning for $20M+ Old Auburn Road project moving along

The city is knee deep in planning the first phase of the Old Auburn Road Complete Streets Project, which is estimated to cost more than $20 million…

Handel's Ice Cream

Handel’s ice cream shop opens in Citrus Heights

A nationally recognized ice cream chain now has a location in Citrus Heights…

Citrus Heights Community Center

Citrus Heights to spend $194K on LED lighting upgrade at Community Center

The Citrus Heights City Council on Wednesday approved a $194,000 retrofit project to install energy-efficient lighting fixtures at the Citrus Heights Community Center…

Mayor Jayna Karpinski-Costa

Citrus Heights awards $150k in grants five nonprofits, denies others

The City Council recently voted unanimously to award $150,000 in grant funding to five nonprofits, while…

Vote, Citrus Heights

Voter Guide: Everything you need to know to vote in Citrus Heights

With ballots being received by residents this week, The Sentinel has compiled a list of resources for Citrus Heights residents related to the 2024 Election, including City Council candidate information, San Juan Unified School District Board of Education..

Citrus Heights District map

Why didn’t Citrus Heights cancel the election for City Council District 3?

Only one City Council candidate’s name will appear on the ballot for voters in District 3 of Citrus Heights…

Election 2024: Where to vote or drop off ballots in Citrus Heights

With vote-by-mail ballots scheduled to be mailed on Oct. 7, The Sentinel has compiled a list of locations where…

Civic Minute: What’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?

Citrus Heights City Council members will meet Wednesday, Oct. 9, to consider approving a nearly $200,000 LED lighting upgrade at the Community Center, as well as…