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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…

Marijane Lopez-Taff, Citrus Heights Mayor, 2026. // City of Citrus Heights

Meet MariJane Lopez-Taff, Citrus Heights City Council candidate in District 2

As part of The Sentinel’s coverage of local elections, each Citrus Heights City Council candidate was asked a series of identical questions…

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

Meet Susan Powers, candidate for Citrus Heights City Council District 4

As part of The Sentinel’s coverage of local elections, each Citrus Heights City Council candidate was asked a series of identical questions. The questions are designed to give candidates an opportunity to introduce themselves and give voters an…

2026 Candidates for City Council: Left to right, Susan Powers, District 4, Charles Stone, District 2, Jayna Karpinski-Costa, District 4, MariJane Lopez-Taff, District 2.

Citrus Heights City Council Candidate Forum coming Sept. 29

The City Council Candidate forum will feature candidates from Districts 2 and 4 and allow residents the opportunity to hear the candidates’ viewpoints as they answer questions on issues directly impacting Citrus Heights residents as well as their…

Vice Mayor Jayna Karpinski-Costa

Meet Jayna Karpinski-Costa, Citrus Heights City Council candidate in District 4

As part of The Sentinel’s coverage of local elections, each Citrus Heights City Council candidate was asked a series of identical questions. The questions are designed to give candidates an opportunity to introduce themselves and give voters an…

The Citrus Heights Water District CAC chair (Andrew Johnson, left) and vice chair (Michael Nishimura, right) are currently running for San Juan Water District Board of Directors.

Two Citrus Heights Water District CAC members running for San Juan Water Board

Two new candidates running for the San Juan Water Board of Directors this November are members of the Citrus Heights Water District’s Customer Advisory Committee…

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

Meet Charles Stone, Candidate for Citrus Heights City Council

As part of The Sentinel’s coverage of local elections, each candidate was asked a series of identical questions. The questions are designed to give candidates an opportunity to introduce themselves and give voters an opportunity to learn more…