
Nighttime resurfacing to begin on Sunrise Blvd.
Nighttime roadwork could begin as early as September along a portion of Sunrise Boulevard and also on Macy Plaza Drive…

Citrus Heights approves 5-year contract with Bradshaw Animal Shelter
The Citrus Heights City Council voted unanimously on Wednesday to approve a new contract for animal services with Bradshaw Animal Shelter…

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…

Restaurant stimulus offering free meals to seniors extended
By Mike Hazlip–The California program helping struggling restaurants and seniors shut-in by COVID-19 restrictions will be in place until July 10, after FEMA officials approved a funding extension last week. The Great Plates Delivered program uses state and…

Thousands in Citrus Heights still haven’t responded to US Census. Does it matter?
The self-response rate for the 2020 US Census is lower than officials hoped for in Citrus Heights, but still well-above the state and national response rate.

City releases new visuals of concept plan for transformed Sunrise Mall
Plans to completely transform the aging, 100-acre Sunrise Mall property into a “21st Century Main Street” continue to move forward, as the city on Friday announced plans for a June 30 public workshop to discuss the mall’s future.

Citrus Heights council to address million-dollar budget shortfalls
The Citrus Heights City Council on Thursday is set to consider adoption of an amended budget, in light of projected shortfalls caused by reductions in sales tax revenue amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Citrus Heights council to hold public hearings, vote on gag rule
The Citrus Heights City Council will meet via live-streaming video conference call Thursday evening to hold several public hearings and vote on a proposed rule that would bar planning commissioners from speaking to media.

Coronavirus: What kind of budget shortfall will Citrus Heights have?
The effects of mandatory shutdowns to slow the spread of the coronavirus have hit many businesses hard, and the toll on state and local governments is now beginning to surface as well.

COVID-19: Citrus Heights council votes to extend emergency declaration
The Citrus Heights City Council in a special session on Thursday voted unanimously to extend a proclamation declaring a local state of emergency in response to the novel coronavirus…

Citrus Heights police chief concludes term as head of influential advocacy group
Citrus Heights Police Chief Ronald Lawrence last month concluded a year-long term as president of one of California’s top law enforcement advocacy organizations, calling it the highlight of his career.

Citrus Heights council votes to make owner pay for demolition of nuisance property
The Citrus Heights City Council on Thursday voted 4-0 to assess a $105,000 lien against a property at 7210 Greenback Ln. to recover costs related to nuisance abatement and demolition of an abandoned building at the location.




