
Latest update: Who’s winning in Citrus Heights area races, as of Nov. 12
More than a week after Election Day, votes continue to be counted in various local races affecting Citrus Heights, with the latest results for City Council, school board, water district, state assembly and congressional races posted on Tuesday,…

Josh Hoover claims victory in Assembly District 7 race
Republican incumbent Josh Hoover continues to hold a lead over Citrus Heights City Councilmember Porsche Middleton in the race for California State Assembly District 7, according to the latest voting results released Tuesday…

Civic Minute: What’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?
Citrus Heights City Council members will meet Wednesday to vote on whether to impose fines related to the Neighborhood Cleanup program as well as hold a public hearing related to Measure A fees…

2021 Recall Election: 3 locations to securely drop off your ballot in Citrus Heights
Sentinel staff report– Beginning Monday, Aug. 16, voters in Citrus Heights will be able to drop their ballots off at three secure locations in Citrus Heights. In-person voting will also be an option at City Hall, beginning Sept.…

Citrus Heights council approves funding to repave 4 more streets this year
Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights City Council on Thursday added four more streets to a list of 14 deteriorated streets already being repaved this year.

The Civic Minute: what’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall? (Aug. 12)
Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights City Council will meet Thursday evening to vote on adding four more streets to a repaving contract, hold a final public hearing regarding a renewal effort for a business improvement district, as…

Citrus Heights votes 4-1 for revised pay structure for most city staff
Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights City Council on Thursday will consider adopting a proposed compensation structure for most city staff, at an added cost of about $165,000 for the current fiscal year and an additional $91,000 next…

City shares latest update on Sunrise Mall plan, what’s next
By Mike Hazlip— The City of Citrus Heights and its lead consultant Gensler held a public workshop on Thursday, covering the latest update in plans to transform Sunrise Mall into a regional go-to destination for entertainment, shopping, and…

City to host virtual workshop to discuss plan for Sunrise Mall
Sentinel staff report– The City of Citrus Heights will hold a virtual community workshop Thursday evening to provide an update on a recently released draft “Specific Plan” for guiding development at Sunrise Mall.

Q&A: What’s with the new yellow border on signals in Citrus Heights?
Sentinel staff report– Residents in recent weeks may have noticed the appearance of a yellow reflective border around many traffic signals in Citrus Heights, causing some to question the reason behind the change.

Church gets green light for new building on Auburn Boulevard
By Mike Hazlip– The Citrus Heights Planning Commission following a public hearing on Wednesday unanimously approved four resolutions that will allow Pioneer Baptist Church to move ahead with plans for a new campus to be built on a…

City’s newest councilman talks schools, fees, mall redevelopment
By Mike Hazlip— Freshman Citrus Heights Councilmember Tim Schaefer during a community presentation on Monday opened up about what it’s been like to serve on the council and also fielded questions on a range of issues, from an…




