
Meet Jayna Karpinski-Costa, Citrus Heights City Council candidate in District 4
As part of The Sentinel’s coverage of local elections, each Citrus Heights City Council candidate was asked a series of identical questions. The questions are designed to give candidates an opportunity to introduce themselves and give voters an…

Roundabouts spark debate as Citrus Heights Gateway trail project advances
As part of the project, the proposed safety improvements include adding three single-lane roundabouts at Old Auburn Road and Argo Drive, Old Auburn Road and Wachtel Way, and Old Auburn Road at Oakwood Hills Circle/Linda Creek Court.

Two Citrus Heights Water District CAC members running for San Juan Water Board
Two new candidates running for the San Juan Water Board of Directors this November are members of the Citrus Heights Water District’s Customer Advisory Committee…

City to host workshop on proposed Mariposa extension of trail in Citrus Heights
The event will be held at the Sayonara Community Center on Aug. 18, from 5:30 to 7 p.m., located at 7836 Sayonara Drive…

Two of three SJUSD school board members representing Citrus Heights running unopposed
Two San Juan Unified School District Board of Education members who upset multiple union-backed board member candidates in 2022 are running for reelection in 2026 unopposed, along with a third who was appointed at a later date…

The Civic Minute: What’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?
The Citrus Heights City Council is expected Wednesday to discuss the potential purchase of property on Old Auburn Road, receive an update on fireworks enforcement over July 4th and the city’s new Tyler Munis financial system, and…

Citrus Heights Vice Mayor running for reelection unopposed
For the second election in a row, another Citrus Heights City Council member is running unopposed in their district…

Hoover backs ‘social media addiction’ bill that would ban youth under 16
Assemblyman Josh Hoover has coauthored AB 1709, a bill that creates “common sense limitations” for children under 16 years of age from creating or maintaining an account on platforms that possess an addictive feed.

Five candidates to run for Citrus Heights City Council
Six candidates appear to be slated to run for Citrus Heights City Council this coming election season, including three current Citrus Heights City Council members and two newcomers seeking to add a fresh voice on the five-member council.

Sunrise Sports Center reaches key milestone with property agreement
The City of Citrus Heights announced Wednesday that a property agreement has been finalized between The Mettle Shop and Tallen Capital Partners, propelling the proposed Sunrise Sports Center forward…

Citrus Heights Council takes next step for Sylvan-Stock Ranch trail project extension
The Citrus Heights City Council earlier this month adopted key environmental documents for an extension project to the Arcade-Cripple Creek Trail, allowing the city to move forward in the next phase of the project…

Citrus Heights sees decline in homelessness-related calls for service
Officials with the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District have complimented the City of Citrus Heights for its public safety polices which has led to a decrease in calls for service, Citrus Heights’ City Manager reported in July…




