
Citrus Heights News Briefs: police, obituary, homeless
Latest local news briefs include a Citrus Heights man being hired to serve as the first police chief in Lathrop, an obituary for a 65-year-old resident, and the City Council recognizing a local man for his work in…

Want to watch the vote counting in Sacramento County? Here’s how.
Sentinel staff report– Those interested in watching the vote counting process in Sacramento County are able to so in person at any time, or watch online via a live-stream video feed.

What about traffic, parking if Sunrise Mall is redeveloped?
By Mike Hazlip— Citrus Heights Planning Commissioners earlier this month took a deep dive look at the city’s plans to re-envision Sunrise Mall, asking city staff and project representatives questions about traffic impacts, parking, flexibility and feasibility.

The Civic Minute: What’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?
The Citrus Heights City Council will convene Thursday evening to hold a special study session regarding short-term rental regulations, followed by a regular council meeting to consider approving the purchase of body-worn cameras for police and authorizing actions…

City shares update on $23M plan to revitalize Auburn Boulevard corridor
An impressive $23 million in largely grant-funded improvements are planned for Auburn Boulevard, from Rusch Park to the Roseville border.

Recall Election: Citrus Heights City Hall to open as Vote Center from Sept. 4-14th
Sentinel staff report– Those wishing to cast their votes in-person for the upcoming recall election can do so at Citrus Heights City Hall, beginning this Saturday and continuing through Election Day on Sept. 14th.

Planning Commission to take ‘deep dive’ look at Sunrise Mall proposal
Sentinel staff report– The city’s plans continue to move ahead for re-envisioning the declining Sunrise Mall property as a thriving hub for events, dining, entertainment and housing.

City seeks input on new ‘gateway’ arch for Auburn Blvd
By Mike Hazlip— The City of Citrus Heights is asking the public for input on three design concepts for a prominent gateway arch to be installed near the Roseville border, as part of an upcoming complete streets revitalization…

Flashing yellow turn arrows are being added in the region. Is Citrus Heights next?
Sentinel staff report– In recent years, the cities of Roseville and Elk Grove have been adding a new “flashing yellow” feature to traffic signals, allowing left turns where it traditionally would have been an illegal left-turn on red.

Citrus Heights council meeting cancelled for Aug. 26th
Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights City Council will not meet for their regularly scheduled second council meeting in August, according to an announcement made earlier this month and also posted on the city’s website.

Safety, homelessness rank as top concerns for Citrus Heights residents
Sentinel staff report– Results are in for the city’s latest “Flash Vote” survey of Citrus Heights residents, with respondents indicating their top concerns include safety, commercial vacancies and homelessness.

2020 US Census data has been released. What does it show for Citrus Heights?
Sentinel staff report– Long-awaiting data from the US Census Bureau was released on Thursday, following numerous delays related to the coronavirus pandemic.