
City to discuss potential purchase of Sunrise Mall parcels in closed session
Citrus Heights City Council is scheduled to hold a closed session meeting to discuss real estate negotiations with Namdar Realty Group involving three property parcels, according to an agenda packet released on Friday…

What’s in the city’s drafted Commercial Property Reoccupancy ordinance?
City of Citrus Heights officials recently released a draft of a proposed Commercial Property Reoccupancy Ordinance that would both fine building owners who have vacant buildings that are unsightly or dilapidated and motivate business owners toward achieving reoccupancy…

Citrus Heights eyes new ordinance, fees to address commercial building vacancies
Citrus Heights is taking steps to address the growing number of vacant commercial buildings by introducing a proposed Commercial Property Reoccupancy Ordinance through a workshop…

Some ‘dismayed’ by lack of progress on potential Rusch Park amphitheater
By Sara Beth Williams– Plans to move forward with construction on the Kathy Cook Amphitheater at Rusch Community Park have been delayed again, according to city leaders and the parks district…

Citrus Heights votes to allow lifetime registration for dogs, not just cats
Sentinel staff report– Residents in Citrus Heights will soon have the option to register their dogs with a one-time registration fee, rather than an annual fee…

LETTER: Citrus Heights should welcome cannabis dispensaries
By Forrest Means, Citrus Heights– As a service-disabled veteran, cannabis has been pivotal for my mental health. Yet, in Citrus Heights, despite cannabis being legal…

New late fee added to Citrus Heights Rental Housing Inspection Program
Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights City Council on Thursday voted unanimously to modify several fees charged by the city, including the addition of a new $25 late fee for property owners who don’t pay their rental housing…

The Civic Minute: what’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?
Sentinel staff report– Citrus Heights City Council members will meet Thursday evening to consider changes to several fees, as well as vote on mid-year amendments to the city’s budget and a contract with CalPERS…

Citrus Heights eyes changing standard days for council meetings
Sentinel staff report– During the Citrus Heights City Council’s meeting earlier this month, a proposal was brought forward to get public input on potentially changing the city’s traditional Thursday nights for council meetings…

Citrus Heights to consider adding late fee for rental housing inspection
Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights City Council on Thursday will consider a staff recommendation to add a late fee associated with its Rental Housing Inspection Program, which launched in 2019…

Have you seen the city’s new map showing cleanup in Citrus Heights?
Sentinel staff report– One of the city’s newest interactive mapping tools for tracking beautification efforts including blight cleanup and other service requests around Citrus Heights is available for the public to view on the city’s website…

Citrus Heights seeks input from residents on cannabis dispensaries, tax
By Phillip Pesola– The Citrus Heights City Council is seeking feedback from residents as it moves forward with consideration of allowing cannabis dispensaries within the city…




