Public Works Showcase draws hundreds to Van Maren Park
Sentinel staff report– The 2nd annual Public Works Showcase in Citrus Heights, held at Van Maren Park on May 18, attracted more than 300 people throughout the three hour event last week, according to a city spokeswoman…
City manager says future of navigator program a top priority
By Mike Hazlip— Citrus Heights City Manager Ash Feeney told a neighborhood group last week that city staff are working “daily” to find another nonprofit to fill the role of Sacramento Self Help Housing (SSHH), which the city…
The Civic Minute: What’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?
Citrus Heights council members will meet Thursday at City Hall to hold another vote on a work plan for a controversial committee, facilitate a public hearing related to a proposed taproom, vote on proposed budgets, and consider awarding…
Citrus Heights police answer questions about use of military equipment
By Mike Hazlip— Citrus Heights police outlined their inventory of military equipment and took questions from a handful of attendees who showed up to a public meeting held at City Hall Monday night…
Citrus Heights vice mayor announces plan to run for congress
By Mike Hazlip— Citrus Heights Vice Mayor Bret Daniels formally announced last week that he will again run for the congressional seat currently held by Ami Bera…
Citrus Heights homeless community reacts to navigator’s departure
By Mike Hazlip— Members of the homeless community in Citrus Heights are voicing concerns after a decision by the county prompted the pending closure of Sacramento Self Help Housing, the nonprofit organization that provided navigator services to people…
Citrus Heights seeks to attract new businesses with $1 million in grants
Sentinel staff report– The City Council of Citrus Heights has approved a new program aimed at attracting new businesses to the area, with $1 million in funding from the American Rescue Plan Act…
Citrus Heights announces plans for July 1 fireworks show, celebration
Sentinel staff report– Live entertainment, food trucks, and a fireworks show are coming to Citrus Heights on July 1, as the city announces plans for its first-ever “Stars & Stripes Celebration” at Van Maren Park…
Goats, sheep coming to Citrus Heights for city grazing project
Sentinel staff report– Goats and sheep will be grazing in Citrus Heights later this month to aid with weed abatement in various areas of the city…
Want to save some money on your trash bill? Here’s how
By Mike Hazlip— Amid recent hikes in waste disposal rates, Citrus Heights residents looking to shave a few dollars off their garbage bill have several options from service provider Republic Services…
The Civic Minute: What’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?
Citrus Heights council members will meet Thursday to vote on whether to approve a $20,000 grant request to fund more public murals, consider a $60,000 contract, and…
Citrus Heights council divided over next step for education committee
By Sara Beth Williams– Next steps for the newly formed Citrus Heights Education Committee are up in the air after a stalled 2-2 vote over the committee’s proposed…
