
Here’s what Citrus Heights candidates say about addressing homelessness
Sentinel staff report– Candidates for Citrus Heights City Council weighed in on homelessness in answers to a questionnaire sent out by The Sentinel, with proposed solutions including constructing tiny homes on Sayonara Drive, enforcing existing ordinances on camping,…

Where do Citrus Heights council candidates stand on Measure A, road funding?
Sentinel staff report– Eight of the nine candidates running for a seat on the Citrus Heights City Council this year have confirmed they are opposed to the 40-year Measure A sales tax proposal appearing on the November ballot,…

City says developer considering hotel at Sunrise and Greenback
Sentinel staff report– The City of Citrus Heights announced Friday that an application was submitted last week that “lays out a footprint” for a potential hotel at the corner of Sunrise Boulevard and Greenback Lane. “The proposed hotel…

Three ballot drop box locations now open in Citrus Heights
Sentinel staff report– Beginning Oct. 10 and continuing through Election Day on Nov. 8, voters can now drop off their vote-by-mail ballots at one of three secure drop box locations in Citrus Heights.

Citrus Heights eyes new strategy to maintain, repair local roads
By Phillip Pesola– A staff report prepared by the city’s General Services Director and City Engineer was presented to the City Council last month, detailing a new proposed strategy for maintaining the city’s roads.

Citrus Heights vice mayor, mayor split on school board endorsements
Sentinel staff report– In the three-way race for a newly created school board seat covering the majority of Citrus Heights, the city’s mayor and vice mayor are split on who to recommend for the seat.

Meet James Tipton, candidate for Citrus Heights Council District 2
“My name is James J. Tipton, I am a 28 year old Native American from the Wiyot tribe in Loleta, California. I am a Christian conservative and I do not stray…

Meet Steven Durham, candidate for Citrus Heights Council District 2
Why are you running for City Council? I want to help. I can bring a broad spectrum of education and experience to the City Council and the residents of Citrus Heights. I earned an MBA from Harvard Business…

Meet Michael Nishimura, candidate for Citrus Heights Council District 2
Note: As part of The Sentinel’s 2022 coverage of local elections, we have asked a series of seven identical questions to each of the candidates running for a seat on the Citrus Heights City Council. The questions are…

Meet MariJane Lopez-Taff, candidate for Citrus Heights Council District 2
Why are you running for City Council? Our city’s future depends on a forward facing, visionary City Council. I am a very positive and practical individual who recognizes challenges and, ultimately, wants to see solutions.

The Civic Minute: What’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?
Citrus Heights council members will meet at 6 p.m. this Thursday to hold a public hearing on allocating $600,000 in federal funds, and also provide staff direction related to pavement re-striping and beautifying aging sound walls, among other…

The Civic Minute: What’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?
Citrus Heights council members will meet at 6 p.m. this Thursday to hold a public hearing on allocating $600,000 in federal funds, and also provide staff direction related to pavement re-striping and beautifying aging sound walls, among other…