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When and where to vote in-person in Citrus Heights
Sentinel staff report– As of Saturday, voters in Citrus Heights can now cast their ballots in-person at one of five vote centers that are open through Election Day, March 5…

The Civic Minute: What’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?
The Citrus Heights City Council is expected on Wednesday to issue several proclamations recognizing public safety and public works professionals, consider multiple infrastructure and public safety-related agreements, and conduct a public hearing regarding proposed Gateway Activation Project amendments…

Where to drop off mail-in ballots in Citrus Heights for the 2026 primary election
Beginning Monday, May 4, voters in Citrus Heights should begin receiving mail-in ballots for the 2026 Primary Election. Drop off locations for mail-in ballots are also opening on May 4. Regular in-person voting will begin May 23 in…

When and where to vote in-person in Citrus Heights
Sentinel staff report– As of Saturday, voters in Citrus Heights can now cast their ballots in-person at one of five vote centers that are open through Election Day, March 5…

The Civic Minute: What’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?
The Citrus Heights City Council is expected on Wednesday to issue several proclamations recognizing public safety and public works professionals, consider multiple infrastructure and public safety-related agreements, and conduct a public hearing regarding proposed Gateway Activation Project amendments…

Where to drop off mail-in ballots in Citrus Heights for the 2026 primary election
Beginning Monday, May 4, voters in Citrus Heights should begin receiving mail-in ballots for the 2026 Primary Election. Drop off locations for mail-in ballots are also opening on May 4. Regular in-person voting will begin May 23 in…

Free prescription drug disposal at Citrus Heights Police Dept. April 25
Those with expired or unused prescription drugs are invited to drop them off anonymously at another free “Take Back” event offered by the Citrus Heights Police Department this Saturday…

The Civic Minute: What’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?
The Citrus Heights City Council is expected on Wednesday to issue several proclamations, receive annual reports from multiple city departments, review major infrastructure and funding items, and consider adopting a policy addressing public meeting telephonic or internet service…

Citrus Heights community garden to host 2026 annual plant sale
The Sylvan Ranch Community Garden is hosting its 14th annual plant sale beginning April 11…

Signage goes up on new grocer in Sunrise Village
A new grocer remodeling one of the former Rite Aid buildings in Citrus Heights has officially hung its company name on the front facade of 5409 Sunrise Blvd…

‘Fill the Boots for Burns’ fundraiser, safety fair returns to Citrus Heights
Firefighters are slated to kick off the 32nd annual “Fill the Boots for Burns” fundraising event and accompanying community safety fair at the corner of Sunrise Boulevard and Greenback Lane…

A look back at 2025: Top stories covering Citrus Heights
The Sentinel has compiled some of the top stories that captured the most interest from readers in 2025.




