Why Citrus Heights said ‘no’ to Sunrise Mall amendment proposal
By Sara Beth Williams– The Citrus Heights City Council, with an estimated 140 community members, and Ethan Conrad, CEO of Ethan Conrad Properties, discussed the Sunrise Mall’s future late into the night last Wednesday, culminating in the rejection…
Citrus Heights Council upholds vision for Sunrise Tomorrow, rejects amendment request
The Citrus Heights City Council chambers were filled to standing room only on Wednesday night at City Hall as the City Council deliberated the future of Sunrise Mall…
Citrus Heights annual report shows significant increase in police activity, arrests
Citrus Heights Police Department data released this month shows more than 1,000 additional quality-of-life citations were issued in 2024…
Vice mayor urges funding for officers at Citrus Heights high schools
Citrus Heights Police presented findings earlier this month from a study that reviewed the feasibility and cost of placing a police officer on each of the high school campuses within the city, estimating a cost of more than…
Environmental report released for Sylvan Corners housing project
By Mike Hazlip— A 250-page environmental report released last month found that a development proposal to build nearly one hundred homes at Sylvan Corners would…
City of Citrus Heights to host second ice cream social on Aug. 16
Sentinel staff report– The City of Citrus Heights will host the second of three neighborhood social events this Wednesday, offering free ice cream and a chance to connect with neighbors…
‘Ludicrous.’ Citrus Heights vice mayor objects to gas taxes paying for landscaping
By Phillip Pesola– During the Citrus Heights City Council’s July 27 meeting, council members held public hearings to address landscape maintenance and lighting…
Citrus Heights mayor proposes review of police funding
By Mike Hazlip— Following concerns raised last month, Citrus Heights Mayor Tim Schaefer has proposed a review of Police Department funding…
The Civic Minute: What’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?
The City Council will convene Thursday evening to discuss a report from the city’s police chief on the feasibility and cost of adding police officers at both high schools in Citrus Heights, as well as consider changes to…
SMUD proposes double-digit rate hike by 2025
By Mike Hazlip— In an effort to address inflation as well as fund wildfire prevention and clean energy needs, the Sacramento Municipal Utility District will hold a public hearing later this month regarding a series of proposed rate…
Citrus Heights vice mayor withdraws bid for Congress to seek Frost’s seat
By Mike Hazlip— Citrus Heights Vice Mayor Bret Daniels announced Thursday that he is withdrawing from his bid for United States Congress and…
Neighbors, police come together for National Night Out
By Mike Hazlip— For more than three decades, the Woodmore Oaks Neighborhood Watch group on the border of Citrus Heights and Orangevale has been hosting its annual National Night Out event as a way to build community…
