Meet Andrew Saunders: Candidate for Citrus Heights City Council, District 1
As part of The Sentinel’s 2024 coverage of local elections, we have asked a series of five identical questions to each of the District 1 candidates running for Citrus Heights City Council…
Beautification Crew praised for tackling blight in Citrus Heights
The city’s Beautification Crew has addressed over 5,000 service requests since the two-person crew began addressing blight on the streets in December 2022, but one council member warned that funding will end in 2026…
Controversy continues over illegal camping ordinance revisions in Citrus Heights
The issue of whether to ban sleeping in vehicles throughout Citrus Heights again sparked public controversy during the Sept. 25 City Council meeting…
City manager’s holiday message says Citrus Heights to ‘decrease services’ next year
Citrus Heights City Manager Christopher Boyd in a holiday message posted on the city’s website Monday offered an outlook on the next year, saying residents can expect to see a decrease in services “for the forseeable future.”
City announces winners of 2020 ‘Best Lights in Citrus Heights’ contest
The City of Citrus Heights on Christmas Eve announced the winners of a contest for the best yard displays in the city, picking a home on Cobalt Way and another on Orelle Creek Court as this year’s winners.
Waste pickup in Citrus Heights to be delayed on Christmas, New Year’s
Residents in Citrus Heights who normally have waste pickup days on Friday will see their collection date delayed by one day for the next two weeks, due to Christmas and New Year’s Day falling on Friday.
Citrus Heights officially recognizes Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day
The City of Citrus Heights last week declared Dec. 21 as National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day in recognition of those who have died living on the streets.
Citrus Heights council picks new mayor, vice mayor in split 3-2 vote
In an unusual 3-2 vote Thursday night the Citrus Heights City Council voted for Steve Miller and Porsche Middleton to serve one-year terms as the city’s mayor and vice mayor, respectively.
City’s drive-thru holiday event in Citrus Heights draws hundreds of cars
Adapting to unusual times amid the coronavirus pandemic, the Citrus Heights Police Department on Thursday collaborated with City Hall to create a drive-thru “Miracle on Fountain Square” event for residents to enjoy.
Frost criticizes attempt to fine businesses over COVID-19 compliance
Sacramento County Supervisor Sue Frost, who represents Citrus Heights and surrounding areas at the county level, said she’s glad an ordinance that would have imposed stiff fines for businesses who do not comply with the state’s COVID-19 restrictions…
The Civic Minute: what’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?
Thursday night’s City Council meeting will kick off with a proclamation in honor of retiring Mayor Jeff Slowey, followed by official certification of the Nov. 3 election results and seating of newly elected councilmen Bret Daniels and Tim…
Citrus Heights city engineer recognized with ’40 under 40′ award
Thirty-eight-year-old city engineer Leslie Blomquist has been recognized with an award by a regional business journal for her work done to help the City of Citrus Heights.
