Citrus Heights issues $278k in COVID relief grants from $15.6M federal funding
By Mike Hazlip— Several dozen small businesses in Citrus Heights last month received a total of $277,611 in COVID relief grant money through a program administered by the city to help businesses recover losses related to the pandemic.
‘See the big trucks up close.’ City to host public works showcase event
Families with kids and those interested in a career in public works are invited to a Public Works Showcase event to be held at Van Maren Park in Citrus Heights on May 19.
Citrus Heights leaders map out 29 objectives to accomplish by November
Sentinel staff report– Citrus Heights council members met Tuesday with the city manager and key staff to review the past six months and set new objectives to accomplish by November.
The Civic Minute: what’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?
City Council members will meet Thursday evening for what appears will be a short council meeting to issue a trio of proclamations as well as hear an update on a COVID relief grant program for local small businesses…
2022 Election: 4 ballot drop-off locations to open May 9 in Citrus Heights
With Election Day less than a month away for California’s June 7 Primary Election, ballot drop-off locations are slated to open in Citrus Heights on Monday, May 9.
City rejects bid after road repaving cost comes in 34% higher than expected
Sentinel staff report– Plans to repave at least 17 residential streets in Citrus Heights this year are facing a setback after only one contractor submitted a bid on the project, with the cost quoted coming in more than…
Here’s how many tons of trash Citrus Heights generated last year
Sentinel staff report– During a Thursday-night presentation to the City Council the city’s waste collection service provider gave an annual update with details on how much waste from Citrus Heights was sent to landfills or recycled during 2021.
The Civic Minute: What’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?
Sentinel staff report– Citrus Heights council members will meet at City Hall Thursday evening for a closed session regarding parcels on Sayonara Drive, along with holding a public hearing on police use of military equipment.
Citrus Heights council split on fine for fireworks set off after 11 p.m.
Sentinel staff report– In making a new fireworks ordinance permanent earlier this month, Citrus Heights council members could not come to a consensus on whether to impose a $750 fine on legal fireworks discharged after 11 p.m.
New city manager to share vision for future of Citrus Heights
Sentinel staff report– The new city manager for Citrus Heights has been making the rounds to various community meetings in town, with his latest stop slated for Monday night at a neighborhood meeting.
Trail project in Citrus Heights moving forward, with tree preservation efforts
By Mike Hazlip— Construction of a new 2.9-mile trail through Citrus Heights is set to begin this summer, with planners taking active measures to significantly reduce the initial number of about 300 trees needing to be removed.
City of Citrus Heights modifies plan for Auburn Blvd after hearing input
By Mike Hazlip— Following concerns voiced last year about part of a $23 million improvement project on Auburn Boulevard, the manager of a local auto body shop says the city has worked with the business to alter plans…
