
2022 Election: 4 ballot drop-off locations to open May 9 in Citrus Heights
With Election Day less than a month away for California’s June 7 Primary Election, ballot drop-off locations are slated to open in Citrus Heights on Monday, May 9.

City rejects bid after road repaving cost comes in 34% higher than expected
Sentinel staff report– Plans to repave at least 17 residential streets in Citrus Heights this year are facing a setback after only one contractor submitted a bid on the project, with the cost quoted coming in more than…

Here’s how many tons of trash Citrus Heights generated last year
Sentinel staff report– During a Thursday-night presentation to the City Council the city’s waste collection service provider gave an annual update with details on how much waste from Citrus Heights was sent to landfills or recycled during 2021.

The Civic Minute: What’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?
Sentinel staff report– Citrus Heights council members will meet at City Hall Thursday evening for a closed session regarding parcels on Sayonara Drive, along with holding a public hearing on police use of military equipment.

Citrus Heights council split on fine for fireworks set off after 11 p.m.
Sentinel staff report– In making a new fireworks ordinance permanent earlier this month, Citrus Heights council members could not come to a consensus on whether to impose a $750 fine on legal fireworks discharged after 11 p.m.

New city manager to share vision for future of Citrus Heights
Sentinel staff report– The new city manager for Citrus Heights has been making the rounds to various community meetings in town, with his latest stop slated for Monday night at a neighborhood meeting.

Trail project in Citrus Heights moving forward, with tree preservation efforts
By Mike Hazlip— Construction of a new 2.9-mile trail through Citrus Heights is set to begin this summer, with planners taking active measures to significantly reduce the initial number of about 300 trees needing to be removed.

City of Citrus Heights modifies plan for Auburn Blvd after hearing input
By Mike Hazlip— Following concerns voiced last year about part of a $23 million improvement project on Auburn Boulevard, the manager of a local auto body shop says the city has worked with the business to alter plans…

Citrus Heights council kills proposed moratorium on new drive-thru restaurants
A four-member majority on the Citrus Heights City Council on Thursday spoke out against a proposed five-year moratorium on new drive-thru restaurants, saying such a move isn’t needed and would send the wrong message to the business community.

The Civic Minute: what’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?
Citrus Heights council members will meet Thursday evening to discuss drive-thru restaurants in Citrus Heights and vote on a permanent ordinance addressing fireworks in the city, along with other matters.

Citrus Heights council to vote on making fireworks ordinance permanent
Sentinel staff report– Following an “overwhelming” number of fireworks calls last year, the Citrus Heights Police Department is requesting the City Council make a temporary ordinance passed last year permanent.

Citrus Heights becomes a debt-free city again
Sentinel staff report– Following a vote by the City Council last month to pay off and close a temporary line of credit, the City of Citrus Heights announced Friday that it is now debt free again.