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Five candidates are running for City Council in the 2026 Elections. From left to right: Jayna Karpinski-Costa, District 4, (top left) Susan Powers, District 4, (bottom left), MariJane Lopez-Taff, District 2, (middle, top), Charles Stone, District 2, (middle, bottom) Porsche Middleton, District 5 (top right)

Who’s financing the 2026 Citrus Heights City Council candidates

Spending from all candidates combined topped over $43,000, though Karpinski-Costa’s final expenditures disclosure form, due, Oct. 22, was not yet publicly available by press time. Combined, the candidates have received over $64,000 in campaign contributions this election season…

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2026 Midterm election: When and where to vote in-person in Citrus Heights

Beginning Oct 24, voters in Citrus Heights are now able to cast ballots in-person for the upcoming midterm elections at at least one location in the city, with more locations opening on Oct. 31…

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

The Citrus Heights City Council is scheduled Wednesday to consider a proposed $600,000 federal community development funding plan, review an updated regional groundwater authority agreement, and confirm appointments to the city’s first Youth Advisory Commission…

Mayor Jayna Karpinski-Costa spoke during the annual State of the City address, Nov. 6. 2025. // SB Williams

Citrus Heights to host annual ‘State of the City’ address

The City of Citrus Heights’ annual State of the City address is planned for Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026, at Citrus Heights City Hall.

Sacramento Suburban Water District Board of Directors Map: Division 3 includes parts of Citrus Heights, primarily areas west of Dewey Drive and Greenback Lane towards I-80. // Sac Suburban Water District.

2026 Election: Who’s running for Sac Suburban Water District?

Sacramento Suburban Water District Division 3 covers portions of Citrus Heights, including areas west of Dewey Drive and Greenback Lane towards Interstate 8o. Currently, two challengers and one incumbent are running for Division 3 during this year’s midterm…

Meals on Wheels representatives spoke at the latest City Council meeting on the benefits of the city's allocation of funding toward their program, which provides meals to immobile seniors. Oct. 14, 2026. // SB Williams

Community Development Block Grant funding draft action plan pending approval

Citrus Heights is proposing to use an estimated $600,000 in federal Community Development Block Grant funding in 2027 to support nonprofit services, infrastructure improvements and housing-related programs…

Citrus Heights City Councilmembers, minus Jayna Karpniski-Costa, voted unanimously to approve the consent calendar last week, which included an annual drainage and accessibility project. Oct. 14, 2026.

Citrus Heights City Council approves annual $11M drainage, accessibility project

The Citrus Heights City Council approved an $11 million construction contract for accessibility and drainage improvements ahead of planned roadway resurfacing work in 2026 and 2027…

Associate professor Katherine Whitcom along with multiple students and another professor colleague help distribute Thanksgiving meals at Sunrise Christian Food Ministry Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025. // SB Williams

Citrus Heights Council approves over $150K in grant funding to multiple nonprofits

Citrus Heights City Council members approved over $150K in grant funding and in-kind donations to 11 nonprofits last week.

Citrus Heights prepares for winter weather as strong El Niño takes hold

The City of Citrus Heights says it is prepared to handle a potentially wetter than average winter this year, as predictions of the strongest El Niño on record flood the headlines….

Citrus Heights City Council District 4 candidates Charles Stone (left) and MariJane Lopez-Taff (right), met at a joint forum last week to discuss local issues. Oct. 13, 2026. // CHASEN video coverage

Citrus Heights Council forum highlights candidates’ differing views on police, Sunrise Tomorrow plan

During a candidate forum held Tuesday, Oct. 13., Citrus Heights City Council District 2 candidates Charles Stone and incumbent MariJane Lopez-Taff offered differing assessments of police staffing, public safety and city spending.,,

Susan Powers is running for Citrus Heights City Council District 4 in the 2026 midterm elections. // Susan Powers

On the Issues: Q&A with Citrus Heights City Council candidate Susan Powers

As part of The Sentinel’s coverage of local elections, each candidate was asked a series of identical questions regarding local issues that impact our community directly…

San Juan Water Board candidates for Division 1 met at a forum last week to discuss water supply rights and district relations, Oct. 13, 2026. // hosted and video recorded by CHASEN

San Juan Water Board candidates discuss water rights, district relations, at Citrus Heights forum

During a Citrus Heights joint candidate forum, held Tuesday evening, Oct. 13, Mike Nishimura. challenger against incumbent George Machado for the San Juan Water Board Division 1 seat, said he feels there is a “horrible” relationship between the…