How will the vacancy on Citrus Heights’ city council be filled?
Following the recent death of Councilman Mel Turner, the five-member Citrus Heights city council is seeking to fill a vacancy among its ranks. With three options at their legal discretion to select, the four current members of the…
Community voices: reflections on the life of Mel Turner
Following the death of Citrus Heights councilman and former mayor Mel Turner on April 20, many who knew him have offered reflections and statements about his life. He is remembered as a listener, a mentor, a friend, and…
City leaders, community mourn passing of Citrus Heights Councilman Mel Turner
Citrus Heights Councilman Mel Turner, known for his warm leadership and deep voice, has died in office after battling pancreatic cancer for more than a year. Following Turner’s passing on the morning of April 20, a ceremony was…
Citrus Heights launches new online program to ‘make pet licensing easy’
The City of Citrus Heights recently announced a new online pet licensing program aimed at increasing the number of licensed pets and decreasing animal shelter costs. In a news release last month titled “Make Animal Licensing Easy,” the…
12 boards, committees you didn’t know Citrus Heights council members serve on
Elected members to the Citrus Heights city council are largely known for their role in setting policy and making decisions at the city level, but the five council members also play a role in shaping policy affecting the…
City council rejects Daniels’ appointee for Citrus Heights planning commission
Donald Trump isn’t the only one to face difficulty confirming his nominations. It’s happening locally on the Citrus Heights city council too. In a rare move, Citrus Heights council members last week refused to confirm 25-year-resident James Remick…
Frost lays out agenda as new supervisor, seeks more community input
In her first news update as Sacramento County Supervisor, former Citrus Heights councilwoman Sue Frost laid out priorities and her plan to solicit more participation from residents. “My priorities remain clear — we need to ensure strong public…
Citrus Heights kicks off city’s 20th birthday with reception, review
Council chambers in Citrus Heights were packed with a standing-room-only crowd Thursday night for the city’s 20th anniversary kick-off celebration. The evening began with a half-hour reception at city hall, complete with balloons, cake, and refreshments, followed by…
2017 Storm Prep: Citrus Heights offers free sandbags at two locations
Citrus Heights residents seeking to prepare for expected storms and flooding this season can grab a shovel and stock up on free sandbag supplies at two locations in the city. Free sand and bags in the city are…
2017 marks 20 years since Citrus Heights became a city, celebrations planned
January 2017 marks the 20th anniversary of Citrus Heights becoming a city, following a decade-long battle with the county beginning in the 80’s that concluded with an election victory in the 90’s when voters approved cityhood by 62…
RT eyes alcohol ads for funding, launches survey for input
Should hard liquor and other alcohol ads be allowed on RT buses? Sacramento Regional Transit has launched a four-question survey to answer that question, seeking feedback from the public on whether it should begin accepting alcohol ads on…
Frost, MacGlashan recognized for years of service to Citrus Heights
Outgoing Citrus Heights Councilwoman Sue Frost and retiring Sacramento County Supervisor Roberta MacGlashan were officially recognized for their service to the City of Citrus Heights last week, with council proclamations delivered by the mayor and a public reception…
