Elections dept says over 120,000 Sacramento County ballots remain to be counted
Sentinel staff report– Sacramento County elections officials report an estimated 120,644 ballots remain to be counted in the county, as of the most recent update posted Friday afternoon to the elections department’s website. The county’s website shows a…
Advocates demonstrate at Citrus Heights City Hall against anti-camping ordinances
By Mike Hazlip– While voters in Citrus Heights lined up at the polls on Tuesday, about a dozen people joined in a small demonstration outside City Hall to make their voices heard on the issue of camping on…
Q&A: Why did Citrus Heights have only one location to vote in person this year?
Sentinel staff report– Reports of voters waiting more than an hour in line at Citrus Heights City Hall on Tuesday led many to conclude that a higher-than-usual voter turnout was underway, but data from the Elections Department indicates…
Vote Center at Citrus Heights City Hall sees large voter turnout in recall election
By Mike Hazlip— Long lines were seen on Election Day outside City Hall, as voters showed up to vote or to drop off their ballots in the Sept. 14 recall election.
Citrus Heights News Briefs: police, obituary, homeless
Latest local news briefs include a Citrus Heights man being hired to serve as the first police chief in Lathrop, an obituary for a 65-year-old resident, and the City Council recognizing a local man for his work in…
Want to watch the vote counting in Sacramento County? Here’s how.
Sentinel staff report– Those interested in watching the vote counting process in Sacramento County are able to so in person at any time, or watch online via a live-stream video feed.
What about traffic, parking if Sunrise Mall is redeveloped?
By Mike Hazlip— Citrus Heights Planning Commissioners earlier this month took a deep dive look at the city’s plans to re-envision Sunrise Mall, asking city staff and project representatives questions about traffic impacts, parking, flexibility and feasibility.
The Civic Minute: What’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?
The Citrus Heights City Council will convene Thursday evening to hold a special study session regarding short-term rental regulations, followed by a regular council meeting to consider approving the purchase of body-worn cameras for police and authorizing actions…
City shares update on $23M plan to revitalize Auburn Boulevard corridor
An impressive $23 million in largely grant-funded improvements are planned for Auburn Boulevard, from Rusch Park to the Roseville border.
Recall Election: Citrus Heights City Hall to open as Vote Center from Sept. 4-14th
Sentinel staff report– Those wishing to cast their votes in-person for the upcoming recall election can do so at Citrus Heights City Hall, beginning this Saturday and continuing through Election Day on Sept. 14th.
Planning Commission to take ‘deep dive’ look at Sunrise Mall proposal
Sentinel staff report– The city’s plans continue to move ahead for re-envisioning the declining Sunrise Mall property as a thriving hub for events, dining, entertainment and housing.
City seeks input on new ‘gateway’ arch for Auburn Blvd
By Mike Hazlip— The City of Citrus Heights is asking the public for input on three design concepts for a prominent gateway arch to be installed near the Roseville border, as part of an upcoming complete streets revitalization…
