
Could this Colorado mall offer hope for Sunrise Mall redevelopment?
In an-online-shopping-centric era where so many malls have become “dead” or “ghost” malls, Sunrise Mall is far from the only mall property that has been considered for major redevelopment. Some revitalization projects in California have been…

Citrus Heights Chamber celebrates new location
The Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce held a grand opening celebration at its new office location…

Citrus Heights Community Center re-brands as event center
The Citrus Heights Community Center has been rebranded after…

The Civic Minute: what’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?
Citrus Heights council members will meet Thursday evening to discuss drive-thru restaurants in Citrus Heights and vote on a permanent ordinance addressing fireworks in the city, along with other matters.

Citrus Heights council to vote on making fireworks ordinance permanent
Sentinel staff report– Following an “overwhelming” number of fireworks calls last year, the Citrus Heights Police Department is requesting the City Council make a temporary ordinance passed last year permanent.

Citrus Heights becomes a debt-free city again
Sentinel staff report– Following a vote by the City Council last month to pay off and close a temporary line of credit, the City of Citrus Heights announced Friday that it is now debt free again.

Citrus Heights council votes 4-1 to require licensing for short-term rentals
Sentinel staff report– New regulations and licensing requirements for Airbnb’s and other short-term rental properties in Citrus Heights will go into effect May 14, following a public hearing and 4-1 vote by the City Council on Thursday.

Construction near Walmart causes controversy in Citrus Heights neighborhood
By Mike Hazlip— Construction on an 8-unit townhouse development on Auburn Boulevard briefly opened up the backyards of adjacent residents after a privacy fence was torn down, causing controversy that reached the City Council on Thursday.

City moves forward with tree removal plan, after delay
By Mike Hazlip— After a week-long delay following criticism over the project, arborist crews began the removal of more than a dozen eucalyptus trees along Old Auburn Road Thursday.

The Civic Minute: what’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?
Citrus Heights council members will meet Thursday evening to hold several public hearings and consider taking action related to development on Sayonara Drive and opposing “inadequately funded state mandates.”

City eyes partnership with nonprofit to build housing on Sayonara Drive
By Mike Hazlip— Twelve vacant city-owned lots on Sayonara Drive could be the site of new duplexes or single-family homes, under a proposed partnership with Habitat for Humanity.

Citrus Heights council to consider formal opposition to state mandates
Sentinel staff report– Following the implementation of a controversial, state-mandated organics recycling program (SB 1383), the Citrus Heights City Council on Thursday will consider voicing official opposition to such “inadequately funded state mandates.”




