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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…

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…

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…

American River Community College is one of four community colleges within the Los Rios Community College District. // SB Williams

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…

Charles Stone, Citrus Heights City Council candidate running for District 2. // Charles Stone

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…

Vote-by-mail ballot, stock photo. Photo credit: Luke Otterstad

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….

Mayor Jayna Karpinski-Costa speaks on letter response to Sacramento Grand Jury Findings, July 9, 2025.

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 City Council candidates for districts 2 and 4 met Tuesday, Sept. 29 at Royal Stage theater for a public forum. // SB Williams

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,…

A map of Los Rios Community College Trustee Area 2, which includes Citrus Heights, Fair Oaks and Carmichael. // Los Rios Community College District Website.

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…