Church, neighbors speak out against proposed subdivision on Mariposa Avenue
By Mike Hazlip— The Citrus Heights Planning Commission on Wednesday moved to table a discussion over a planned five-lot subdivision, after opposition from neighboring residents…
Citrus Heights mayor votes against new light rail station
Sentinel staff report– On Monday, the Sacramento Regional Transit Board of Directors voted 11-1 for a new light rail station, with opposition coming from Citrus Heights Mayor Bret Daniels who sits on the regional board…
City approves 3-year plan for improving roads in Citrus Heights
By Phillip Pesola– In a 4-1 vote last month, the Citrus Heights City Council voted to approve a three-year pavement preservation plan in an effort to improve roadway conditions across the city…
Citrus Heights to reconsider ban on cannabis businesses in 2024
By Mike Hazlip— The City of Citrus Heights is slated to take up reconsideration of its ban on cannabis businesses this year, following…
The Civic Minute: What’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?
Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights City Council will hold its first meeting of 2024 this Thursday, with items on the agenda including contract awards, appointments to various boards and commissions, and proposed…
Citrus Heights landowner donates 2.2 acres to city. Here’s why
By Mike Hazlip— More than two acres of wooded land along Sylvan Road are set to become a…
Local power couple buy up one of last homes in new Citrus Heights subdivision
By Sara Beth Williams– A local couple well-known in the Citrus Heights political and business scene last month purchased one of the final remaining homes in the new 260-unit Mitchell Village housing development…
Citrus Heights to host workshop focused on neighborhood engagement
Sentinel staff report– The City of Citrus Heights is kicking off the new year with plans for a community workshop next month to help boost community engagement…
Citrus Heights council votes to ban sitting, standing in medians
By Mike Hazlip— Following a repeal of the city’s ban on panhandling in October out of concern for First Amendment lawsuits, the City Council last month voted to approve an ordinance aimed at preventing individuals from standing, sitting,…
Waste pickup for Citrus Heights residents to be delayed by one day, thru Jan. 6
Sentinel staff report– Due to trash and recycling pickup being cancelled on both Christmas and New Year’s Day, the City of Citrus Heights and Republic Services are advising residents that all waste collection containers will be picked up…
City of Citrus Heights announces ‘best lights’ winners for 2023
Sentinel staff report- The City of Citrus Heights has announced the winners of its 2023 “Best Lights in Citrus Heights” contest, with awards going to six homes in different categories…
One of Citrus Heights PD’s longest-serving hires is retiring
By Lily Tu– Police Commander Jason Russo is retiring from the Citrus Heights Police Department at the end of this month, bringing his 17 years of service in Citrus Heights to a close…
