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City Council to consider banning future recycling centers in Citrus Heights
The City Council on Wednesday, Sept. 25, will hold a public hearing and discuss whether to approve a ban on additional recycling centers in the city limits…

Citrus Heights council to vote on $685k contract for ‘Gateway Activation’
The Citrus Heights City Council will be asked Wednesday to approve a construction contract with Dokken Engineering for an amount of $685,000 for the construction of a Gateway Activation Project, located near the border of Roseville and Citrus…

Civic Minute: What’s going on at Citrus Heights City Hall?
Citrus Heights City Council members will meet Wednesday, Sept. 25, to discuss updating the budget for a Bridge Maintenance Project, consider zoning code updates regarding recycling centers, as well as…

Collision prompts closure of Greenback Lane, damages utility pole
Greenback Lane was closed for several hours on Monday morning following a collision at Greenback Lane and Brookhaven Way, according to the Citrus Heights Police Department…

Election 2024: Which local races are on the Nov. 5 ballot in Citrus Heights?
With the Nov. 5, 2024, election approaching, The Sentinel has compiled a list of who is running for various local government positions in the Citrus Heights area…

Nonprofit brings free flag football to Citrus Heights
Playmakers is bringing NFL Flag Football to kids and families in Citrus Heights at no charge…

New city website shares what Citrus Heights is doing about homelessness
In an effort to inform the public of the city’s efforts in addressing homelessness, the City of Citrus Heights recently launched a dedicated page on…

Citrus Heights Chamber awarded $25,000: Here’s what its for
Citrus Heights City Council members recently approved the award of a $25,000 grant to the Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce, a significantly higher amount than requested in prior years…

NICU families and staff to gather for annual reunion
In honor of NICU Awareness Month, Dignity Health Mercy San Juan Medical Center is hosting an annual reunion for…

Citrus Heights Chamber wins $25k grant from city, seeks to relocate offices
The Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce wants to relocate their offices to a more strategic location…