Citrus Heights councilman questions mask requirement for unvaccinated
By Mike Hazlip— Citrus Heights Councilman Bret Daniels pushed back against the state’s recent announcement that mask mandates would be lifted for only vaccinated people, questioning in a social media post Wednesday whether the decision was an attempt…
Citrus Heights councilwoman talks homelessness, Sunrise Mall and accomplishments
By Mike Hazlip— Longtime Councilwoman Jeannie Bruins addressed a neighborhood meeting Tuesday, outlining some history of the city and the accomplishments she has made.
Council members consider keeping current district lines for Citrus Heights
Sentinel staff report– As part of plans to re-consider City Council district lines in light of 2020 Census data, the council held a public hearing Thursday night and heard input from a demographer on the city’s racial and…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: stolen smoker, vaccines, recovery funding
Latest local news briefs include Citrus Heights police assisting in locating a stolen smoker, details of a new $320k grant benefiting small businesses, the swearing in of a new city manager, and an upcoming free COVID-19 vaccine clinic.…
Main lobby at Citrus Heights City Hall to reopen to public
Sentinel staff report– Newly sworn in Citrus Heights City Manager Ashley Feeney announced at the close of a City Council meeting on Thursday that the lobby at City Hall will reopen to the public on Monday, February 14.…
Q&A: What’s going on with sidewalk work on Mariposa/Madison?
Sentinel staff report– Sidewalk and curb work on Mariposa Avenue near Madison Avenue has been paused in recent weeks, causing some to wonder when the work will resume.
The Civic Minute: what’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?
Citrus Heights council members will meet virtually Thursday night to hold a public hearing on redistricting, as well as officially declare the month of February as Black History Month and consider awarding a new contract for street striping…
Redistricting has begun in Citrus Heights. Here’s what you should know
Sentinel staff report– The City of Citrus Heights on Friday announced plans for the first public hearing to be held in the city’s redistricting process, which will re-draw election boundary lines for the city’s five council members.
Citrus Heights council votes 3-2 for waste fee hike, amid opposition
Sentinel staff report– Residents can expect to see, on average, a 26% increase in their bill for waste collection in Citrus Heights, after the City Council held a public hearing Thursday night and narrowly voted to affirm a…
Outgoing Citrus Heights city manager says ‘its been an honor of a lifetime’
Sentinel staff report– Christopher Boyd formally said farewell to the City Council on Thursday night, after serving for a decade as the city’s founding police chief and his subsequent service as city manager since 2016.
City planner talks about living in Citrus Heights, and her 6-minute commute
In a weekly “Meet Me Monday” series that began broadcasting last year on the city’s social media channels, the city’s associate planner, Alison Bermudez, talked about what its like living in Citrus Heights and working for the city.
Construction of new trail in Citrus Heights to start this summer, after pandemic delays
Sentinel staff report– Although plans to begin construction were delayed last year due to COVID-19, a city spokeswoman confirmed last week that construction of a new 2.9-mile trail through Citrus Heights is anticipated to begin this Summer.
