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Blight management gets mixed ratings in latest Citrus Heights survey
Recent FlashVote survey results released on Nov. 20 show that residents in the city are still concerned about homeless encampments and associated debris, as well as unkempt homes and businesses.
Citrus Heights City Council meeting canceled for Nov. 27
Falling the day before Thanksgiving, the Citrus Heights City Council meeting for Nov. 27 has been canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Dec. 11, 2024, at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall.
State of the City: Mayor, city manager reflect on 2024, share goals for 2025
Dozens of business owners, residents, city leaders, and regional representatives gathered at City Hall in Citrus Heights for the annual State of the City address…
Citrus Heights PD to deploy extra patrols during Super Bowl Weekend
Sentinel staff report– In advance of Super Bowl LVIII, the Citrus Heights Police Department said it has launched a safety initiative to curb impaired driving — urging football fans to avoid driving under the influence. The “Go Safely”…
Outgoing Citrus Heights Chamber director praised for ‘bang-up job’
By Sara Beth Williams– The City Council on Thursday recognized former Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Diane Ebbitt-Riehle for her service to the community…
Citrus Heights council issues proclamation for Black History Month
By Sara Beth Williams– The Citrus Heights City Council issued a proclamation on Thursday recognizing the month of February as Black History Month…
Citrus Heights Letters: firefighters, marijuana, alcohol
Latest letters from Citrus Heights Sentinel readers comment on the city’s reconsideration of its cannabis ordinance as well as criticize firefighters being allowed to collect donations in the streets…
City of Citrus Heights reports surge in calls during storm
Sentinel staff report– A report on the amount of damage from the latest storm in Citrus Heights is now available, with the city reporting that its General Services Department received over 150 reports of storm-related incidents…
2024 ‘Boot for Burns’ fundraiser going on this weekend in Citrus Heights
Sentinel staff report– Firefighters are again hitting the streets and filling their boots this week with donations for the annual “Fill the Boot for Burns” fundraiser in Citrus Heights…
Citrus Heights Letters: Sound walls, cannabis
Latest letters from Citrus Heights Sentinel readers comment on the city’s Sound Wall Beautification Project, along with consideration of a cannabis tax…
The Civic Minute: what’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?
The Citrus Heights City Council will meet this Thursday to consider updating the city’s code to allow for retail cannabis businesses, as well as vote on a staff recommendation to reject all bids received for the second phase…
Bids for Auburn Blvd project come in at $10M over budget
Sentinel staff report– Progress on the city’s plan for the second phase of revitalizing Auburn Boulevard have hit another bump in the road…
