Advocates, opponents speak out on Citrus Heights cannabis proposal
By Mike Hazlip— Citrus Heights residents and marijuana industry supporters showed up at City Hall for a city-sponsored workshop on Wednesday to voice support and opposition to a proposal that would lift a ban on dispensaries within city…
City announces $2.65M in federal funds for Citrus Heights projects
By Sara Beth Williams– The city announced in a press release last week that Representative Ami Bera (D-CA) has secured more than $2 million in funding for two Citrus Heights-based development projects…
City survey shows residents split on cannabis stores in Citrus Heights
By Sara Beth Williams– Results of a recent survey sent out on behalf of the City of Citrus Heights showed that participating residents were split evenly over whether cannabis dispensaries should be allowed to operate within Citrus Heights…
Citrus Heights council questions report from education committee
By Sara Beth Williams– During a long-awaited presentation on Thursday by the Citrus Heights Education Committee to the City Council, the committee outlined their analysis and recommendations on improving the quality of education in Citrus Heights and the…
City to host public workshop, as Citrus Heights eyes allowing cannabis retailers
Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights City Council is inviting community members to an upcoming workshop to share input on the potential lifting of a current ban on cannabis retail operations within the city…
Nearby city eyes Citrus Heights’ neighborhood model
By Mike Hazlip– Several hundred residents on Monday attended a community potluck at the Citrus Heights Community Center, which featured a speaker from Rancho Cordova who praised the city’s neighborhood model for community engagement…
2024 Election Update: Who won in Citrus Heights?
Sentinel staff report– Election results in the March 5 primary continue to be updated by the Sacramento County Voter Registration and Elections division, with the latest update being released Friday afternoon…
Budget Update: Citrus Heights on track for $4M surplus
By Phillip Pesola– Following a mid-year budget presentation last month showing Citrus Heights is projected to have a nearly $4 million surplus, the City Council approved adjustments to the city’s current budget…
Where and how to vote in Citrus Heights for the 2024 primary election
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…
Some ‘dismayed’ by lack of progress on potential Rusch Park amphitheater
By Sara Beth Williams– Plans to move forward with construction on the Kathy Cook Amphitheater at Rusch Community Park have been delayed again, according to city leaders and the parks district…
Citrus Heights votes to allow lifetime registration for dogs, not just cats
Sentinel staff report– Residents in Citrus Heights will soon have the option to register their dogs with a one-time registration fee, rather than an annual fee…
LETTER: Citrus Heights should welcome cannabis dispensaries
By Forrest Means, Citrus Heights– As a service-disabled veteran, cannabis has been pivotal for my mental health. Yet, in Citrus Heights, despite cannabis being legal…
