Proposal calls for allowing more outdoor dining in Citrus Heights during COVID-19 crisis
Citrus Heights residents may soon have more choices for dining al fresco as local restaurants may be given a temporary option to use more outdoor space for additional seating…
Concept designs for Sylvan Corners show room for housing, restaurant plaza
The central and highly visible undeveloped acreage at Sylvan Corners remains a target for development by the City of Citrus Heights, which purchased the 11-acre former middle school property last year.
Restaurant stimulus offering free meals to seniors extended
By Mike Hazlip–The California program helping struggling restaurants and seniors shut-in by COVID-19 restrictions will be in place until July 10, after FEMA officials approved a funding extension last week. The Great Plates Delivered program uses state and…
Thousands in Citrus Heights still haven’t responded to US Census. Does it matter?
The self-response rate for the 2020 US Census is lower than officials hoped for in Citrus Heights, but still well-above the state and national response rate.
City releases new visuals of concept plan for transformed Sunrise Mall
Plans to completely transform the aging, 100-acre Sunrise Mall property into a “21st Century Main Street” continue to move forward, as the city on Friday announced plans for a June 30 public workshop to discuss the mall’s future.
Citrus Heights council to address million-dollar budget shortfalls
The Citrus Heights City Council on Thursday is set to consider adoption of an amended budget, in light of projected shortfalls caused by reductions in sales tax revenue amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Citrus Heights council to hold public hearings, vote on gag rule
The Citrus Heights City Council will meet via live-streaming video conference call Thursday evening to hold several public hearings and vote on a proposed rule that would bar planning commissioners from speaking to media.
Coronavirus: What kind of budget shortfall will Citrus Heights have?
The effects of mandatory shutdowns to slow the spread of the coronavirus have hit many businesses hard, and the toll on state and local governments is now beginning to surface as well.
COVID-19: Citrus Heights council votes to extend emergency declaration
The Citrus Heights City Council in a special session on Thursday voted unanimously to extend a proclamation declaring a local state of emergency in response to the novel coronavirus…
Citrus Heights police chief concludes term as head of influential advocacy group
Citrus Heights Police Chief Ronald Lawrence last month concluded a year-long term as president of one of California’s top law enforcement advocacy organizations, calling it the highlight of his career.
Citrus Heights council votes to make owner pay for demolition of nuisance property
The Citrus Heights City Council on Thursday voted 4-0 to assess a $105,000 lien against a property at 7210 Greenback Ln. to recover costs related to nuisance abatement and demolition of an abandoned building at the location.
$8B tax measure narrowly passes key vote, will likely head to Nov ballot
The 16-member Sacramento Transportation Authority board of directors on Thursday narrowly voted in favor of an $8 billion road and transit spending plan that would raise the sales tax in the county by a half-percent over the next…
