Controversy continues over illegal camping ordinance revisions in Citrus Heights
The issue of whether to ban sleeping in vehicles throughout Citrus Heights again sparked public controversy during the Sept. 25 City Council meeting…
Citrus Heights City Council candidate forum to be held Oct. 2
The Citrus Heights Sentinel will be hosting a candidate forum for all Citrus Heights City Council candidates on Wednesday, Oct. 2, from 6 to 7 p.m…
Citrus Heights postpones consideration of ban on new recycling centers
In a last-minute move during the Sept 25 City Council meeting, a controversial ordinance update that would ban new recycling centers from opening in the city was pulled from the agenda…
Outgoing city manager talks roads, police funding, ‘rethinking the mall’
By Mike Hazlip— Interim City Manager Chris Boyd spoke at a Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce luncheon Tuesday, addressing the city’s past and future, including an “enormous” backlog in road repairs, and the need for “fundamental rethinking” of…
How much do City of Citrus Heights employees make?
Sentinel staff report– The State Controller’s office last month updated its public pay website with most recent salaries and benefits paid to public employees across the state, including the City of Citrus Heights.
Citrus Heights residential street repaving project to begin Monday, city says
Sentinel staff report– Overdue residential street repaving on 14 deteriorated streets in Citrus Heights is slated to begin on July 12.
The Civic Minute: what’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?
The Citrus Heights City Council will meet Thursday evening to hear an update from the Police Department on the city’s response to Independence Day celebrations, as well hold a public hearing regarding delinquent service charges and take action…
What’s going on with roadwork on Sunrise Boulevard?
Sentinel staff report– Lane closures on Sunrise Boulevard between Greenback Lane and Highland Avenue have been occurring over the past week, as contractors perform work in the roadway related to a future 2.9-mile trail traveling through the city.
Citrus Heights council votes 5-0 to increase building permit fees
Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights City Council during its most recent meeting last month unanimously passed several fee increases and adjustments affecting building permits and other fees charged by the city.
Keep forgetting if it’s green waste or recycle day? Sign up for email, text alerts
Sentinel staff report– Is it recycle day? Or green waste day. If you’re like many residents, you may forget from time-to-time which waste bin to put out for the weekly pickup in your neighborhood.
Citrus Heights promotes permit-ready ADU’s as way to increase housing supply
The City of Citrus Heights held an online presentation Tuesday to inform residents about new options to build permit-ready accessory dwelling units (ADUs), often called backyard cottages, “granny flats” or “in-law units.”
Citrus Heights council votes 3-2 to extend red light camera contract
A divided Citrus Heights council narrowly voted Thursday to extend a contract with Redflex Traffic Systems to provide red light cameras in the city for another five years.
