Citrus Heights mayor highlights ‘remarkable strides’ in State of the City update
By Phillip Pesola– Mayor Tim Schaefer and City Manager Ash Feeney presented the 2023 State of the City address last week on Thursday, highlighting the city’s achievements over the past year and outlining goals for the future…
School Board: Big money flows into Citrus Heights special election
Campaign finance disclosures show the Nov. 7 special election for a key school board seat in the San Juan Unified School District is drawing some significant interest from donors, including a $10,000 donation from a teachers association political…
What’s next for Sylvan Corners?
By Mike Hazlip— The City Council’s surprise 3-2 vote denying a 94-home development at Sylvan Corners leaves questions over the future of the property…
City Council votes 3-2 against plan for 94 homes at Sylvan Corners
By Phillip Pesola– In a rare move Thursday night, the Citrus Heights City Council voted to block approval of a new housing development that would have built 94 new homes at Sylvan Corners…
The Civic Minute: What’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?
The Citrus Heights City Council will meet this Thursday to hold a public hearing regarding a proposed 94-home development at Sylvan Corners, as well as vote on several items relating to other housing and…
Meet Manuel Perez, candidate for SJUSD school board
Why are you running for school board and what are your qualifications? I am running for school board because I am…
Saturday is Henry Tingle Day in Citrus Heights. What is it?
Sentinel staff report– Saturday is officially “Henry Tingle Day” in Citrus Heights, following a formal vote by the City Council in 2016 to make Sept. 30 a day to…
Water District seeks applicants for Customer Advisory Committee
Sentinel staff report– An Oct. 1 deadline is approaching for customers of the the Citrus Heights Water District to apply for a position on the district’s Customer Advisory Committee…
The Civic Minute: What’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?
Citrus Heights council members will meet Thursday evening for a closed-door session, followed by a regular meeting where the council will vote on whether to increase compensation for various city employees as well as vote on final acceptance…
City Council opts to deny funding request from local food ministry
The Citrus Heights City Council earlier this month voted to approve limited one-time funding to five local nonprofits, but declined to approve an application for funding from Sunrise Christian Food Ministry…
Planning Commission split 4-1 on housing development at Sylvan Corners
Citrus Heights Planning Commissioners last week voted 4-1 to forward a series of recommendations to City Council that would…
Citrus Heights resident encourages others to learn sign language
The City of Citrus Heights last week proclaimed September 2023 as Deaf and Hard of Hearing Awareness month, with the proclamation accepted by local resident Nate Dutra…
