
When and where to vote in-person in Citrus Heights
Sentinel staff report– As of Saturday, voters in Citrus Heights can now cast their ballots in-person at one of five vote centers that are open through Election Day, March 5…

Business of Distinction Award nominations open through Friday
The City of Citrus Heights is now accepting nominations for its 2026 Business of Distinction “Pride of Place” Award, a quarterly recognition program that highlights local businesses making a visible and positive impact in the community….

Letter from the Mayor: Youth leading through service
By MariJane Lopez-Taff, Citrus Heights Mayor– As I continue my monthly focus on service in Citrus Heights, I want to highlight one area especially close to my heart: our youth…

Veterans Community Center concerned over plans for next-door lot
The Veterans Community Center is hoping to purchase an adjacent vacant lot which otherwise could potentially house duplexes…

City plans road improvements, removal of crosswalk, near Sunrise Tech Center
City officials recently announced road improvements planned within the Neighborhood Areas 7, 8, and 9, known as CHASEN, through the city’s Multi-Modal Transportation Safety Program, including the removal of a non-signalized crosswalk…

Where to drop off mail-in ballots in Citrus Heights for the 2026 primary election
Beginning Monday, May 4, voters in Citrus Heights should begin receiving mail-in ballots for the 2026 Primary Election. Drop off locations for mail-in ballots are also opening on May 4. Regular in-person voting will begin May 23 in…

Grazing goats have returned to Citrus Heights
A familiar and popular fire prevention crew has returned to work in Citrus Heights, bringing plenty of appetite…

Citrus Heights brings back community photo contest
The City of Citrus Heights is inviting residents to celebrate local beauty and creativity through a community photo contest called “Postcards from Citrus Heights.”…

Sunrise Marketplace confronts illegal dumping, youth bike gangs
By Sara Beth Williams– A surge in illegal dumping and ongoing issues with disruptive youth on bikes emerged as key concerns throughout Sunrise MarketPlace, even as the business district saw improvements in several other areas last year, according…

Q&A: A closer look at how Citrus Heights roads are resurfaced
Hundreds of streets have been identified for resurfacing and repairs through the city’s three-year pavement preservation program,

Letter from the Mayor: Sunrise Sports Center
The Sunrise Sports Center is more than just a new building. It is a destination. It offers the opportunity to breathe new life into a space that has been neglected for years and creates a place where families,…

Here’s what roadway projects are coming up in Citrus Heights
Warmer spring weather means construction season is in full swing, and multiple capital improvement projects are beginning or continuing this month…




