
Civic Minute: What’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?
Citrus Heights City Council members will meet Wednesday, Oct. 9, to consider approving a nearly $200,000 LED lighting upgrade at the Community Center, as well as…

Meet Kelsey Nelson: 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…

Meet Amie Burgundy Brown: 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…

Citrus Heights to host ‘virtual tree lighting’ this Thursday
The City of Citrus Heights will host a virtual tree lighting this year, in light of COVID-19 making the city’s traditional in-person lighting unfeasible.

City releases statement after defeat of Measure M sales tax
Sentinel staff report–In the city’s first public statement following the defeat of a $12 million sales tax proposal in Citrus Heights, the city manager acknowledged the decision of voters and said community involvement will be invited in upcoming…

Dec. 4th: Deadline to apply for Planning Commission or Construction Appeals Board
This Friday at 5 p.m. is the deadline to apply for a position on the Planning Commission or Construction Board of Appeals for the City of Citrus Heights.

Map: See how each Citrus Heights neighborhood voted for president
Citrus Heights voters cast their choice for president in varying ways in the Nov. 3 election.

COVID-19: A look at how Citrus Heights compares to other cities
COVID-19 cases are on the rise in Citrus Heights, but county health data indicates the city is seeing a lower percentage of cases and deaths compared to other cities in the area.

Measure M tax appears headed for defeat. What’s next?
Following an updated vote count released Friday showing Measure M trailing at 47%, the $12 million sales tax measure in Citrus Heights appears headed for defeat.

Daniels, Schaefer to be sworn in next month. Here’s their top priorities
Tim Schaefer and Bret Daniels are slated to be sworn in for four-year terms on the Citrus Heights City Council next month, after each received more than 60% of the vote in their respective districts.

Citrus Heights council selects name for future 2.9-mile trail
Sentinel staff report–The future 2.9-mile trail, formerly known as the Electric Greenway Trail, was unanimously renamed by the Citrus Heights City Council on Thursday night. The council selected from 3 top names, narrowed down by a naming committee…

COVID-19: Citrus Heights businesses brace for next round of restrictions
Citrus Heights restaurants, houses of worship, retailers and other businesses are preparing for another round of restrictions as Sacramento County moves back a step to the most restrictive classification, due to increasing COVID-19 case rates.




