The Civic Minute: what’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall
March 22, 2:15 a.m.– During tonight’s council meeting city leaders are slated to hear an annual crime report from Police Chief Ron Lawrence and also hold a public hearing related to a half-million dollar grant for community development. The…
The Civic Minute: what’s happening at Citrus Heights city hall (March 8)
Although the city council’s regularly scheduled meeting for March 8 has been cancelled, highlights from the most recent council meeting include an update on the city’s $60.3 million budget, plans to rebuild affordable housing on Sayonara Drive, public…
City unveils new logo, brand for Citrus Heights: ‘Solid roots. New growth.’
Sentinel staff report– “Solid roots. New growth.” That’s the new branding message for Citrus Heights you’ll begin seeing roll out in the coming months, along with a new logo. The city says the new branding is the culmination of…
Citrus Heights City Council endorses ballot effort to ‘fix’ Prop 47
Sentinel staff report– In an effort to address what the city’s police chief called “unintended consequences” of recent reforms that lowered penalties for certain crimes and enabled early release for some inmates, Citrus Heights City Council members voted…
The Civic Minute: what’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall (Feb. 22)
$1.7 million contract. Replacement affordable housing on Sayonara Drive. Potential endorsement of a criminal justice reform initiative. CalPERS update. Those are some topics on the agenda for the Feb. 22 Citrus Heights City Council meeting. Here’s a brief…
Q&A: what’s going on now with the boarded-up home on Old Auburn?
Sentinel staff report– In the latest confusing turn of events, the boarded-up home at the corner of Old Auburn Road and Mariposa Avenue has been removed from an upcoming public auction and is now listed for sale at…
Regular waste collection days to change for many Citrus Heights residents
Sentinel staff report– Beginning Feb. 19, your weekly waste collection day may be changing if you live in Citrus Heights. New changes set to go into effect next week will permanently affect trash, green waste, and recycling pick…
RT’s new Uber-style ride service to launch in Citrus Heights on Monday
By Hazel Ford– Beginning Monday, Citrus Heights public transit riders will have the option to hail a bus to their door through the Sacramento Regional Transit District’s new “microtransit” pilot project. A ribbon cutting to celebrate the new…
The Civic Minute: what’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall? (Feb. 8)
A pair of public hearings will be held at the Feb. 8 Citrus Heights City Council meeting related to a $4.9 million proposed storm drainage plan and controversy over privacy gates proposed at a 46-home subdivision on Mariposa…
Citrus Heights council votes to keep option open to buy blighted home
Sentinel staff report– Following a closed-door meeting on Thursday, the Citrus Heights City Council voted unanimously to halt the public auction of two tax-defaulted properties and authorize the city manager to negotiate their purchase from Sacramento County for…
13 boards, committees you didn’t know Citrus Heights council members serve on
Sentinel staff report– Each year, Citrus Heights City Council members approve appointments from their own ranks to serve on various boards, commissions, and subcommittees to address local and regional issues like sewer, law enforcement, libraries, air quality, and…
City considering purchase of run-down property at Mariposa/Old Auburn
Sentinel staff report– Citrus Heights council members will hold a closed-door meeting Thursday evening to discuss the potential purchase of a 2.7-acre property with a boarded-up home at the corner of Mariposa Avenue and Old Auburn Road, according…
