
Citrus Heights eyes mixed-use residential options for Auburn Blvd
By Mike Hazlip— The City of Citrus Heights is conducting a feasibility study to determine if under-used commercial lots along Auburn Boulevard could potentially become residential real estate.

City provides update on improvement projects across Citrus Heights
By Phillip Pesola– Major city projects are underway across Citrus Heights, including a $3.3 million roadway project on Greenback Lane, a $9.1 million trail project, and a soon-to-start residential repaving project.

Citrus Heights council votes 5-0 to oppose sports betting initiative
Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights City Council last week unanimously voted to oppose a California sports betting initiative set for the November ballot, citing concerns of “frivolous lawsuits.” City Manager Ashley Feeney told city leaders during the…

Proposed ‘Beautification Crew’ would clean up camps, blight in Citrus Heights
Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights City Council this month will consider allocating $875,000 in federal COVID recovery funding to go toward a proposed “Beautification Crew,” which would be tasked with cleaning up the city as part of…

Citrus Heights council votes 4-1 to change regular meetings to earlier time
Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights City Council on Thursday passed a resolution that will change the regular start time of council meetings from 7 p.m. to 6 p.m., beginning in July.

Citrus Heights council to consider opposing sports betting ballot measure
By Katelyn Rafferty– The Citrus Heights City Council on Thursday will consider taking a formal position in opposition to an upcoming state ballot measure that seeks to allow and tax sports betting at horse racetracks and tribal casinos.

The Civic Minute: what’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?
Citrus Heights council members will meet Thursday night for a closed session threat training followed by a regular meeting at 7 p.m. to consider agenda items related to affordable housing, sports betting and changing the regular council meeting…

Citrus Heights sees low voter turnout at vote center
By Mike Hazlip— Turnout at a vote center set up inside the Citrus Heights Community Center was the lowest Larry Miramontes has seen in his 12 years as a poll inspector.

The Civic Minute: what’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?
Citrus Heights council members will meet Thursday night for a closed session threat training followed by a regular meeting at 7 p.m. to consider agenda items related to affordable housing, sports betting and changing the regular council meeting…

Citrus Heights council continues with remote meeting option during pandemic
By Katelyn Rafferty– The Citrus Heights City Council will hold its June 9 meeting at City Hall, with a continued option for council members and the public to attend remotely due to the pandemic. The meeting is slated…

Citrus Heights to focus on improving community image, infrastructure
Citrus Heights is on a path for dramatic improvement under the leadership of a new city manager, according to council members who last week spoke highly of a new four-prong approach to tackle key goals over the next…

Want to vote in person? Here’s 5 locations in Citrus Heights
Sentinel staff report– With Election Day approaching on Tuesday, voters in Citrus Heights can already cast their ballots in person at the Citrus Heights Community Center, with four additional vote centers opening up this Saturday.