Citrus Heights News Briefs: local politics, attempted murder, campaign announcements
Latest local news briefs include an upcoming July 4 DUI enforcement effort, a Citrus Heights planning commissioner confirming plans to run for school board, Councilman Bret Daniels announcing his latest bid for county sheriff, and the arrest of…
City pursues barrier fence to reduce pedestrian collisions near Greenback/Auburn
Following three pedestrian-related collisions near the intersection of Greenback Lane and Auburn Boulevard last year, the City of Citrus Heights is moving forward with plans to install barrier fencing to help keep people from running across the street.…
Citrus Heights working to increase affordable housing by easing building regs
In an effort to increase affordable housing in the city and comply with a new state law, the City of Citrus Heights has been taking steps to ease regulations on garage conversions and secondary dwelling units. Last month,…
Citrus Heights celebrates 20 years of cityhood with massive block party, music
Thousands of residents, community members, vendors and dignitaries packed Van Maren Park and a closed-off section of Stock Ranch Road near city hall on Saturday for a block party to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Citrus Heights becoming…
Albert Fox appointed to fill vacant seat on Citrus Heights city council
In 2005, Citrus Heights resident Albert Fox applied to fill a vacancy on the city council, but didn’t get appointed. More than a decade later, he applied again and was appointed on Friday to fill the vacancy left…
Medical building finally breaks ground in Citrus Heights; set for 2019 opening
Officials donned hard hats and dug in shovels Tuesday morning at a groundbreaking ceremony at the corner of Greenback Lane and Fountain Square Drive, marking the long-awaited beginning of construction on a new $30 million Dignity Health medical…
City plans huge block party to celebrate Citrus Heights’ 20th birthday
An afternoon block party to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Citrus Heights becoming a city will be held at Van Maren Park on June 3, promising entertainment, live music, great food, local ales, a kids zone, and more.…
City makes formal step toward buying old Sylvan property
Wondering what lies in store for the future of the 13-acre property at Sylvan Corners, once home to the now-demolished Sylvan Middle School? In a new development since March, Citrus Heights Mayor Jeff Slowey confirmed in an April…
Citrus Heights leaders set 22 new objectives for next 6 months
Following an April strategic planning session where key city leaders discussed and set short-term plans to accomplish by November 1, the City of Citrus Heights recently published a list of 22 objectives on its website. Objectives include DUI…
How will the vacancy on Citrus Heights’ city council be filled?
Following the recent death of Councilman Mel Turner, the five-member Citrus Heights city council is seeking to fill a vacancy among its ranks. With three options at their legal discretion to select, the four current members of the…
Community voices: reflections on the life of Mel Turner
Following the death of Citrus Heights councilman and former mayor Mel Turner on April 20, many who knew him have offered reflections and statements about his life. He is remembered as a listener, a mentor, a friend, and…
City leaders, community mourn passing of Citrus Heights Councilman Mel Turner
Citrus Heights Councilman Mel Turner, known for his warm leadership and deep voice, has died in office after battling pancreatic cancer for more than a year. Following Turner’s passing on the morning of April 20, a ceremony was…
