
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…

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…

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…

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.,,

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 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…

Community College Measure H: What is it?
By Sara Beth Williams– For the November 2026 election, voters will be considering Measure H, a $1.1 billion bond measure that has been proposed by the Los Rios Community College District, the second largest community college district in…

On the Issues: Q&A with Citrus Heights City Council candidate Charles Stone
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…

When and where to vote in Citrus Heights this election
There are multiple mail-in ballot drop off locations and in-person voting centers throughout Sacramento County. The following locations and hours are for vote centers located in Citrus Heights….

On the Issues: Q&A with Citrus Heights City Council candidate Jayna Karpinski-Costa
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…

Citrus Heights candidates discuss homelessness, Sunrise Mall, Flock cameras, during forum
By Sara Beth Williams– Candidates for Citrus Heights City Council addressed Sunrise Mall, local business development, roads, police funding, and homelessness during a candidate forum held Tuesday evening, Sept. 29. The forum included questions about economic development, infrastructure,…

Crowded field emerges for open Los Rios Community College Trustee Area 2 seat
Eight candidates have qualified for the open seat for Area 2, which represents Citrus Heights, Orangevale, Fair Oaks, and Carmichael…




