Q&A: How much do Citrus Heights council members actually get paid?
In response to several inquiries from our readers, The Sentinel looked into how much city council members make in Citrus Heights. Here’s what we found: California Government Code section 36516 puts a default cap on the salary of…
2017 CHPD stats show drop in fireworks calls, despite ‘war zone’ on streets
Police said calls for service related to fireworks surrounding the July 4 holiday this year dropped significantly in Citrus Heights compared to 2016 — although many residents, including the mayor, said sounds and sights of illegal fireworks seemed…
CHPD: new survey shows significant drop in homeless-related calls in Citrus Heights
The results of a Citrus Heights Police Department annual survey on homelessness are in: the homeless population has dropped in Citrus Heights and the number of homeless-related calls for service have dropped significantly as well. During the department’s…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: local politics, attempted murder, campaign announcements
Latest local news briefs include an upcoming July 4 DUI enforcement effort, a Citrus Heights planning commissioner confirming plans to run for school board, Councilman Bret Daniels announcing his latest bid for county sheriff, and the arrest of…
City pursues barrier fence to reduce pedestrian collisions near Greenback/Auburn
Following three pedestrian-related collisions near the intersection of Greenback Lane and Auburn Boulevard last year, the City of Citrus Heights is moving forward with plans to install barrier fencing to help keep people from running across the street.…
Citrus Heights working to increase affordable housing by easing building regs
In an effort to increase affordable housing in the city and comply with a new state law, the City of Citrus Heights has been taking steps to ease regulations on garage conversions and secondary dwelling units. Last month,…
Citrus Heights celebrates 20 years of cityhood with massive block party, music
Thousands of residents, community members, vendors and dignitaries packed Van Maren Park and a closed-off section of Stock Ranch Road near city hall on Saturday for a block party to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Citrus Heights becoming…
Albert Fox appointed to fill vacant seat on Citrus Heights city council
In 2005, Citrus Heights resident Albert Fox applied to fill a vacancy on the city council, but didn’t get appointed. More than a decade later, he applied again and was appointed on Friday to fill the vacancy left…
Medical building finally breaks ground in Citrus Heights; set for 2019 opening
Officials donned hard hats and dug in shovels Tuesday morning at a groundbreaking ceremony at the corner of Greenback Lane and Fountain Square Drive, marking the long-awaited beginning of construction on a new $30 million Dignity Health medical…
City plans huge block party to celebrate Citrus Heights’ 20th birthday
An afternoon block party to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Citrus Heights becoming a city will be held at Van Maren Park on June 3, promising entertainment, live music, great food, local ales, a kids zone, and more.…
City makes formal step toward buying old Sylvan property
Wondering what lies in store for the future of the 13-acre property at Sylvan Corners, once home to the now-demolished Sylvan Middle School? In a new development since March, Citrus Heights Mayor Jeff Slowey confirmed in an April…
Citrus Heights leaders set 22 new objectives for next 6 months
Following an April strategic planning session where key city leaders discussed and set short-term plans to accomplish by November 1, the City of Citrus Heights recently published a list of 22 objectives on its website. Objectives include DUI…
