Sentinel staff report– Sacramento County elections officials report an estimated 120,644 ballots remain to be counted in the county, as of the most recent update posted Friday afternoon to the elections department’s website. The county’s website shows a total of 374,755 ballots have been counted so far, with the next[Read More…]

Sentinel staff report–
Reports of voters waiting more than an hour in line at Citrus Heights City Hall on Tuesday led many to conclude that a higher-than-usual voter turnout was underway, but data from the Elections Department indicates otherwise.

Latest local news briefs include a Citrus Heights man being hired to serve as the first police chief in Lathrop, an obituary for a 65-year-old resident, and the City Council recognizing a local man for his work in the community regarding homelessness.

Sentinel staff report–
Those interested in watching the vote counting process in Sacramento County are able to so in person at any time, or watch online via a live-stream video feed.

By Mike Hazlip—
Citrus Heights Planning Commissioners earlier this month took a deep dive look at the city’s plans to re-envision Sunrise Mall, asking city staff and project representatives questions about traffic impacts, parking, flexibility and feasibility.

The Citrus Heights City Council will convene Thursday evening to hold a special study session regarding short-term rental regulations, followed by a regular council meeting to consider approving the purchase of body-worn cameras for police and authorizing actions related to a trail project and police grant funding.