Republic Services shares details about new fines, ‘contamination tags’
By Mike Hazlip— More than a year after controversial state legislation mandating organic waste recycling went into effect, Republic Services is now set to begin fining households in Citrus Heights that are found to have significant contamination in…
Goats arrive at Sylvan Corners for weed abatement
Sentinel staff report– Four-legged helpers arrived on Tuesday to help the city control weed growth on an 11-acre vacant parcel at the intersection of Auburn Boulevard, Sylvan Road and Old Auburn Road…
June 9: Deadline to apply for committee evaluating new school district
Sentinel staff report– The deadline to apply for a seat on a new committee tasked with evaluating the potential establishment of a Citrus Heights school district is June 9…
Homelessness: How much did the Citrus Heights Navigator program cost the city?
In recent years, city-funded “Navigators” have been credited with helping connect homeless in Citrus Heights with housing and support, but…
The Civic Minute: What’s going on at Citrus Heights City Hall?
Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights City Council will meet Thursday to hear a presentation about new penalties for residents who don’t properly sort their food waste, along with considering approvals related to road repaving and grant awards…
Citrus Heights residents, leaders gather for Memorial Day ceremony
By Mike Hazlip– Citrus Heights residents and community leaders gathered at Sylvan Cemetery on Monday for a ceremony remembering service members who died in the line of duty…
Public Works Showcase draws hundreds to Van Maren Park
Sentinel staff report– The 2nd annual Public Works Showcase in Citrus Heights, held at Van Maren Park on May 18, attracted more than 300 people throughout the three hour event last week, according to a city spokeswoman…
City manager says future of navigator program a top priority
By Mike Hazlip— Citrus Heights City Manager Ash Feeney told a neighborhood group last week that city staff are working “daily” to find another nonprofit to fill the role of Sacramento Self Help Housing (SSHH), which the city…
The Civic Minute: What’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?
Citrus Heights council members will meet Thursday at City Hall to hold another vote on a work plan for a controversial committee, facilitate a public hearing related to a proposed taproom, vote on proposed budgets, and consider awarding…
Citrus Heights police answer questions about use of military equipment
By Mike Hazlip— Citrus Heights police outlined their inventory of military equipment and took questions from a handful of attendees who showed up to a public meeting held at City Hall Monday night…
Citrus Heights vice mayor announces plan to run for congress
By Mike Hazlip— Citrus Heights Vice Mayor Bret Daniels formally announced last week that he will again run for the congressional seat currently held by Ami Bera…
Citrus Heights homeless community reacts to navigator’s departure
By Mike Hazlip— Members of the homeless community in Citrus Heights are voicing concerns after a decision by the county prompted the pending closure of Sacramento Self Help Housing, the nonprofit organization that provided navigator services to people…
