
Plan to renovate, expand 15-acre Citrus Heights shopping center moves forward
The Citrus Heights Planning Commission on Wednesday night voted unanimously to approve an extensive remodel and expansion proposal that will revitalize an aging 15-acre shopping center in Citrus Heights.

Court seeks volunteers to serve on Sacramento County Grand Jury
Ever want to serve on a Grand Jury and help hold local governments and public officials accountable?

New developer seeks changes to 260-home project in Citrus Heights
The Citrus Heights Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday night to review changes proposed for the 260-home project underway at the former Sunrise Golf Course…

Guest Opinion: Why I’m optimistic about the future of Citrus Heights
By Citrus Heights City Manager Christopher Boyd– As I enter my fourth year as your City Manager, I am incredibly optimistic about this City’s future.

Citrus Heights claims it’s reduced homeless population by 76%. But has it?
The City of Citrus Heights recently publicized a figure stating the homeless population is 76 percent lower than in 2017, but some residents question that claim…

City’s new ‘idea wall’ lets residents share ideas for Sunrise Mall future
The City of Citrus Heights this week launched a new website that allows visitors to share, vote and comment on ideas for re-inventing the declining Sunrise Mall.

The Civic Minute: what’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall (Jan. 9)
During the City Council’s first meeting of 2020, city leaders will recognize Jeannie Bruins for her service as the city’s mayor in 2019, along with hear an update on future plans for Sunrise Mall and make appointments to…

City of Citrus Heights asks for feedback in ‘largest survey in its history’
Should reducing homelessness rank as a higher priority for the City of Citrus Heights than filling potholes or providing 9-1-1 emergency services?

City eyes more streets after seeing results of signal timing update on Greenback Lane
Following the city’s recent tweaking of traffic signal timing on Greenback Lane, data from the city shows drivers on average now experience a 14% quicker travel time when going through Citrus Heights.

2019 city survey finds homelessness, poverty top concern in Citrus Heights
A 2019 Community Survey conducted by a research firm on behalf of the City of Citrus Heights found homelessness and poverty tops the list of problems for residents in Citrus Heights — far exceeding concerns with road repair,…

City takes next step towards development of vacant property at Sylvan Corners
The Citrus Heights City Council earlier this month voted to take the next step towards the long-anticipated development of the former Sylvan Middle School property at Sylvan Corners, and indicated what kind of development will be likely in…

City tweaks signal timing to give good drivers more green lights on Greenback Lane
The City of Citrus Heights last week updated traffic signal timing along a three-and-a-half mile stretch of Greenback Lane, meaning that drivers traveling the 40-mile-per-hour speed limit should hit less stop lights and enjoy quicker travel times through…