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Civic Minute: What’s going on at Citrus Heights City Hall?

The agenda includes a closed session regarding real property negotiations and anticipated litigation, public hearings on Community Development Block Grant funding and building code updates…

Veteran Kermit Schayltz (left) and Scott Miller (right) in American Canyon setting up the Traveling Wall in September, 2025. // Courtesy of Kermit Schayltz

This veteran proves service, resilience, doesn’t end after war

For local business owner and Vietnam veteran Kermit Schayltz, service to his country and service to his community go hand in hand…

Image of California's current Congressional District 6 map, (left) created by nonpartisan citizen redistricting committee, compared with future California Congressional District 6 map approved during a 2025 Special Election, (right) redrawn by legislators to favor Democratic candidates in response to Texas redistricting favoring Republican candidates. // Wikipedia //Courtesy of Ray Riehle, congressional candidate.

Prop 50 shifts Citrus Heights’ congressional district

In Citrus Heights, many precincts to the northeast and northwest voted against the proposition, with an average of 300-500 voters participating in each precinct, according to Sacramento County election results…

Here’s what city leaders said during the Citrus Heights State of the City address

By Sara Beth Williams– Citrus Heights leaders reported continued progress in community relations, public safety, and fiscal stability during the annual State of the City Address held on Nov. 6. During the address, Mayor Jayna Karpinski-Costa and City…

Roller Rink inside Sunrise Rollerland.

Owners want local roller rink to continue on, amid strong buyer interest

By Sara Beth Williams– One of the region’s oldest roller rinks, which was listed for sale in the spring and recently dropped in price, is attracting strong interest from potential buyers. Amid the interest from buyers from across…

A veteran-themed mural graces the wall of Stones Gambling Hall's parking garage. // SB Williams

The inspiration behind this Veterans-Themed mural at Stones Gambling Hall

By Sara Beth Williams– A veteran-themed mural graces a portion of the wall on Stones Gambling Hall’s parking garage in Citrus Heights, standing as a public tribute to the men and women who served in the Vietnam War.…

Artwork graces a long wall on Auburn Blvd.

Citrus Heights Arts seeking community artists to contribute to large mural

By Sara Beth Williams– Citrus Heights Arts has announced plans for a new community mural project that will soon bring color and creativity to a long stretch of retaining wall along Auburn Boulevard. The mural, which will be…

Citrus Heights police logs. // CH Sentinel

2025 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: Oct. 30-Nov. 5

Latest police logs show a drop in animal control calls, while showing a rise in theft…

Along with Santa and Mrs. Clause, police officers and firefighters delivered piles of wrapped gifts to children for the holidays.

Citrus Heights Police accepting food, gifts donations for annual Operation Holiday Cheer

The Citrus Heights Police Department is now accepting family nominations and donations of food, unwrapped gifts, and other items for its 17th annual Operation Holiday Cheer…

20 elected officials gathered together at the Sacramento Public Library for a meeting to discuss how to approach and improve homelessness and behavioral health in Sacramento County. Oct. 28, 2025. // SB Williams

Citrus Heights Mayor joins multi-jurisdictional conversation on homelessness

Citrus Heights officials gathered together with Sacramento County, city, and other local electeds for a joint county-city session to address homelessness…