Citrus Heights approves $685k contract for Gateway Activation Project. What is it?
The Gateway Activation Project will involve construction and improvements along Old Auburn Road and Wachtel Way and connect various regional and local walking and biking trails.
SacRT to discontinue SmaRT Ride due to high costs, plans rideshare voucher program
Sacramento Regional Transit District recently announced its on demand SmaRT Ride program will be ending due to a lack of funding, high costs of operation, and low ridership…
Meet Andrew Saunders: Candidate for Citrus Heights City Council, District 1
As part of The Sentinel’s 2024 coverage of local elections, we have asked a series of five identical questions to each of the District 1 candidates running for Citrus Heights City Council…
The Civic Minute: What’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?
The Citrus Heights City Council will meet Thursday evening for a closed session discussion, followed by a regular council meeting to address CARES Act funding, a proposed rate increase, and a resolution regarding vaccine mandates.
Historic rainfall leads to flooded roadways, power outages in Citrus Heights
Citrus Heights Police and General Services Department staff were kept busy over the weekend as heavy rains and wind caused roadway flooding and took down a power line.
Concern raised over city’s plan for new median islands on Auburn Blvd.
By Mike Hazlip— With funding for the $23 million second phase of the Auburn Boulevard Complete Streets Revitalization Project now secured and plans moving forward, at least one business owner along the corridor is raising concerns about proposed…
Public hearing to be held for Sunrise Mall redevelopment plan
By Mike Hazlip— A public hearing will be held by the Planning Commission on Wednesday, Oct. 20, prior to commissioners voting on whether to forward a recommendation to the City Council to approve the Sunrise Tomorrow Specific Plan…
Survey finds overwhelming support for steel arch option on Auburn Blvd
Sentinel staff report– During a brief study session on Thursday, Citrus Heights council members opted to direct staff toward pursuing plans for a new gateway arch over Auburn Boulevard after responses from a city survey showed overwhelming support…
Citrus Heights councilman proposes ban on city vaccine mandates, passports
Sentinel staff report– Citrus Heights Councilman Bret Daniels on Thursday proposed the drafting of a resolution to prohibit vaccine mandates for city employees and also ban vaccine passports anywhere in the city.
City of Citrus Heights seeks volunteers to help with beautification effort
Sentinel staff report– The City of Citrus Heights is seeking volunteers to participate in a “Community Garden Day” this Saturday at the corner of Greenback Lane and Park Oaks Drive.
The Civic Minute: what’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?
Sentinel staff report– The City Council will hold a study session Thursday evening to discuss selection of a new gateway arch for Auburn Boulevard, followed by…
City of Citrus Heights leaders list 88 accomplishments from past 6 months
Sentinel staff report– As part of the city’s semi-annual strategic planning and review, leaders at Citrus Heights City Hall last month brainstormed a list of 88 accomplishments made over the past six months, ranging from boosting Police Department…
