Citrus Heights has a new mayor, vice mayor for 2024
Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights City Council on Thursday unanimously selected a new mayor and vice mayor from among their ranks to serve one-year terms in 2024…
The Civic Minute: What’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?
Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights City Council is slated to hold its final meeting of 2023 this Thursday, with items on the agenda including a three-year pavement plan for residential streets, potential property acquisition on Sylvan Road,…
Citrus Heights Education Committee to present findings to council
A half-year after forming a limited-term education committee to look into the feasibility of Citrus Heights forming its own school district, the City Council has yet to receive a presentation of findings from the group…
What’s with the roadwork on Auburn Blvd in Citrus Heights?
Sentinel staff report– Lane closures and extensive PG&E work on Auburn Boulevard are finally coming to an end, as the utility company winds up its work…
Hundreds attend Citrus Heights tree lighting, despite rain
By Mike Hazlip— Citrus Heights’ annual tree lighting event drew hundreds of attendees, despite a rain storm that moved through the area just as the event was set to begin…
2023 SJUSD Special Election in Citrus Heights had 19% voter turnout
Final results in the Nov. 7 special election to fill the vacant Area 7 seat on the San Juan Unified School District’s governing board were certified by the county last month, with a voter turnout of 19 percent…
Nominations kick off for 2023 ‘Best Lights’ contest
Sentinel staff report– Citrus Heights residents can now nominate a neighbor to win a “Best Lights in Citrus Heights” contest, through Dec. 15, 2023…
Community remembers life of longtime resident with heart for service
By Mike Hazlip— Residents and community leaders attended a memorial for Jack Duncan, just two years after he held a similar event for his late wife, Jean Duncan…
Developer eyes subdivision on Old Auburn Road
A developer has submitted an application to subdivide a five-acre parcel on Old Auburn Road near Sunrise Boulevard, with plans initially calling for development of 20 homes on the lot and an adjacent parcel but now..
City director recognized with regional ’40 under 40′ award
By Sara Beth Williams– Thirty-nine-year-old Meghan Huber, who serves as the Citrus Heights economic development and community engagement director, was recognized this month with a “40 Under 40 Award” by…
SMUD posts latest list of thousands of customers with unclaimed checks
Sentinel staff report– It’s that time of year again, when the Sacramento Municipal Utility District seeks to unite customers with unclaimed money in their name before it’s too late…
Perez holds strong lead over Sarama in SJUSD special election
Sentinel staff report– The latest vote count released by county officials Thursday afternoon shows candidate Manuel Perez in the lead to fill the…
