Citrus Heights seeks to address area homelessness
Seeking to address growing concerns about homelessness in Citrus Heights, city councilmembers heard a pair of reports last week on recent outreach efforts to the area’s homeless population. The reports were delivered during a Jan. 28 council meeting…
Aerial photo shows progress on new Citrus Heights city hall
An aerial photo released this week shows progress on the new Citrus Heights city hall, currently being constructed on Fountain Square Drive just north of the Post Office. The image, taken by a drone on Jan. 23 and…
Video: Mayor reflects on fight to make Citrus Heights a city
Next year marks the 20th anniversary of Citrus Heights becoming a city, and a new video published online earlier this month for a local historic society features current Mayor Jeannie Bruins recalling the “David and Goliath” fight to…
Drawing shows what new city hall will look like when complete
The following drawing is posted on the City’s website, showing an aerial view of what the new Citrus Heights city hall will look like, when complete. According to Monica Alejandrez from the city manager’s office, this drawing is…
Citrus Heights city hall ‘on target’ for completion by September
Updated Jan. 22, 9:44 a.m.– Construction of the new $22 million Citrus Heights city hall is “on target” for completion by September of this year, according to the project’s manager and City officials. After beginning work on the…
Citrus Heights leaders award Walmart staff for heroic rescue
During a Dec. 10 city council meeting, Citrus Heights Walmart employees were recognized for their role in helping lift a car off an elderly woman after she was run over and pinned under a vehicle last month. Citrus…
Council votes in Jeannie Bruins as new Citrus Heights mayor
Citrus Heights council members unanimously voted this week to select fellow councilwoman Jeannie Bruins to serve a one-year term as mayor of the city, replacing outgoing Mayor Sue Frost. “It’s been an honor and a privilege to serve…
Citrus Heights seeks applicants for mosquito control board
Through Dec. 18, the City of Citrus Heights is accepting applications for a spot on the Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District Board of Directors.
City opens addt’l free sandbag site for Citrus Heights residents
Updated Oct. 28, 7:56 a.m.– Preparing for winter weather and the potential for a “Godzilla El Nino” rainy season, the City of Citrus Heights opened up a second sandbag station outside City Hall last week, making it easy…
Proposed water rate increase would affect most Citrus Heights residents
A public hearing at the Rusch Park Community Center has been set for Nov. 17, in light of a proposed water rate increase that would affect most Citrus Heights water users. In a recent mailer to customers, the…
Citrus Heights seeks to attract craft breweries; drops permit req
Following the growing popularity of craft beer in the region, the City of Citrus Heights is seeking to attract brew pubs to its commercial areas by amending zoning codes and removing a previously required $5,400 regulatory permit for…
Citrus Heights police chief: body cameras ‘likely,’ but too early
Body-worn cameras on police officers could likely become a future reality in Citrus Heights, Police Chief Christopher Boyd told somewhat-wary city council members in a presentation last week that summarized pros and cons his department had identified in…
