City Council to revisit possible annexation of 5.4-acre section on southern border of Citrus Heights
The Citrus Heights City Council is slated to discuss the draft of a potential annexation work plan involving a 5.4-acre section of unincorporated Sacramento County located on the southern border of the city….
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…
Low in-person voter turnout seen in Citrus Heights special election
By Mike Hazlip— The vote center at the Crosswoods Community Center was largely empty on Election Day in Citrus Heights on Tuesday, but workers said most voters are likely mailing in ballots…
Special Election to be held Tuesday in Citrus Heights for school board seat
Sentinel staff report– The special election to replace the school board seat left vacant by the late Steve Miller will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 7, with one in-person vote center open in Citrus Heights at the Crosswoods…
Guest Opinion: The good, bad and ugly of California bills
By Assemblyman Josh Hoover– The 2023 legislative session officially came to an end last month as the Governor’s deadline to sign or veto bills passed on Oct. 14, 2023. In total, this legislative year saw 1,046 bills land…
Citrus Heights voted 4-0 to drop its panhandling ordinance. Here’s why
By Mike Hazlip— The Citrus Heights City Council last week voted to repeal the city’s panhandling ordinance citing potential concerns over First Amendment lawsuits…
Citrus Heights council votes 3-1 to support ‘Taxpayer Protection Act’
The Citrus Heights City Council last week voted to support the Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act of 2024, an initiative that has…
Citrus Heights requests school district fund officers for San Juan, Mesa Verde
By Sara Beth Williams– Following a split vote on whether the city should use federal coronavirus relief funds to fund placement of officers in each high school, the Citrus Heights City Council voted unanimously on Thursday…
The Civic Minute: What’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?
The Citrus Heights City Council will meet Thursday evening to consider matters relating to annexation, panhandling, funding for placing officers in schools, and potential support for a 2024 ballot initiative…
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…
