Citrus Heights moves ahead with next step to expand city’s borders
Sentinel staff report– The City Council on Thursday voted 5-0 to seek bids from consultants to conduct public outreach and look further into the financial impact of annexing up to four areas that are located just outside the…
Citrus Heights to consider next step to expand city’s borders
By Phillip Pesola– The Citrus Heights City Council on Thursday will decide whether to move forward with a plan to expand the city’s borders by hiring a consultant to look further into the financial impact of doing so,…
Citrus Heights council restores two-vote policy to place items on agenda
Sentinel staff report– As an indication of a change in leadership in the city, Citrus Heights council members earlier this month voted to reverse a controversial change made two years ago when the council had voted to require…
Citrus Heights council to discuss housing, annexation, fireworks
Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights City Council will meet Thursday evening to hold closed-door discussions regarding several lawsuits and property negotiations, followed by open-session topics related to plans for Sayonara Drive, grant funds, infrastructure projects, an $80,000…
City crews are out filling potholes after storm. Here’s how to report one
Sentinel staff report– Recent storms have prompted more potholes to pop up around Citrus Heights, with the city reporting major streets like Antelope Road and Greenback Lane being among those most affected by January’s heavy rain.
Citrus Heights council to consider $80k proposal to bring back fireworks show
Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights City Council on Thursday will consider a proposal from the city manager to bring an aerial fireworks show to the city, funded by up to $80,000 in federal pandemic relief funds.
What’s happening with the plan to build 95 homes at Sylvan Corners?
By Mike Hazlip— Representatives from Woodside Homes presented plans for a new 95-home community on an 11-acre parcel at Sylvan Corners during a lightly attended Jan. 9 community meeting at City Hall.
City Manager: ‘Extreme weather’ prompted 300+ storm calls in Citrus Heights
Sentinel staff report– Citrus Heights City Manager Ash Feeney on Thursday told council members that the city received a dramatic increase in calls amid recent heavy winds and rain.
Middleton calls term as Citrus Heights mayor ‘a tremendous honor’
By Sara Beth Williams– Citrus Heights Mayor Tim Schaefer began the first council meeting of 2023 by recognizing outgoing mayor and current District 5 councilwoman Porsche Middleton for her service as the city’s mayor last year.
2023: Four new faces join Citrus Heights Planning Commission
Sentinel staff report– The influential, seven-member Citrus Heights Planning Commission now has a majority of new members, following appointments by the City Council last week.
Former teacher says it’s time to form Citrus Heights school district
Sentinel staff report– Discussion of Citrus Heights breaking away from the San Juan Unified School District to form its own district has gained attention in recent months, with the topic being brought up at several council meetings and…
Fallen trees, power outages in Citrus Heights amid series of winter storms
By Mike Hazlip— A series of winter storms have taken their toll on Citrus Heights with widespread reports of fallen trees and power outages in the first weeks of 2023.
