
Citrus Heights council approves purchase of vacant church land; Vice Mayor questions investment
The Citrus Heights City Council voted 4-1 on Wednesday to approve the purchase of vacant land on Sylvan Road owned by Bayside Covenant Church…

Proposed ban on new recycling centers in Citrus Heights draws split vote
The Citrus Heights Planning Commission on Tuesday voted 4-3 to forward a recommendation to the City Council regarding the approval of various amendments to the city code…

Future Amazon Fresh store in Citrus Heights to feature alcohol tasting area
The Citrus Heights City Council on Wednesday voted unanimously to approve a letter allowing for the issuance of an alcohol license to an incoming Amazon Fresh grocery store…

Measure M sales tax too close to call in Citrus Heights
The Measure M sales tax proposal in Citrus Heights is still too close to call two days after the election, with vote totals coming in showing voters were split on whether to approve the 1% sales tax.

Citrus Heights residents pack out vote centers on Election Day
Election Day in Citrus Heights saw long voter lines at vote centers, a “Trump train” caravan of vehicles parading through the city, and a surprise $300 pizza delivery to voters standing in line.

Speed limits on these 4 roads will soon be increased in Citrus Heights. Here’s why
The City Council on Oct. 22 made the unusual move to vote in favor of increasing the posted speed limits on sections of four roads in Citrus Heights, following new traffic surveys and a staff recommendation.

Planning Commission approves 8-unit housing project on small lot
The first housing project in Citrus Heights to take advantage of a relatively new small lot housing ordinance was approved unanimously by the Planning Commission on Wednesday night, following a public hearing and discussion about traffic, fire access,…

Measure M tax opponents rally outside City Hall, blast ‘enormous’ staff pay
A group of about 50 Measure M opponents gathered in the parking lot of City Hall in Citrus Heights Friday to protest a $12 million sales tax increase, saying “there’s room to cut” instead.

Fact Check: How much would Measure M actually cost residents?
Supporters and opponents of the controversial Measure M sales tax proposed in Citrus Heights have each made conflicting claims regarding the estimated cost per household that the 1% extra sales tax would incur.

Citrus Heights received over $1M in COVID-19 relief funds. Here’s where it went
Public records show a little over $1 million trickled down to Citrus Heights from the $2.2 trillion CARES Act stimulus bill passed this spring in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Public Hearing: Developer seeks to build 8 homes on small Citrus Heights lot
A small vacant lot near Walmart on Auburn Boulevard may soon become eight new craftsman style town homes, pending a public hearing and approval from the Planning Commission on Wednesday.

Measure M: More money pours into sales tax battle in Citrus Heights
Latest campaign finance reports filed Thursday show unusually large amounts of money are being contributed to campaigns for the Measure M sales tax proposed in Citrus Heights.




