Citrus Heights nonprofit’s rental assistance program aims to prevent homelessness
By Sara Beth Williams– Federal COVID-19 relief funding will provide the Citrus Heights Homeless Assistance Resource Team (HART) with a significant financial boost in 2023, helping the nonprofit expand its rental assistance program to help keep people from…
Flood watch issued for Citrus Heights, region
By Mike Hazlip– The National Weather Service issued a flood watch Thursday saying the valley could receive two to four inches of rain this weekend, potentially overwhelming creeks and streams throughout the area.
Water bills set to rise next year, following 3-0 vote
Sentinel staff report– Following a unanimous vote by Citrus Heights Water District board members earlier this month, water rates and service charges are set to increase beginning Jan. 1, 2023.
Citrus Heights launches new ‘Beautification Crew’ to clean up city
Sentinel staff report– Citrus Heights already has seen a reduction of more than two tons of litter and debris from across the city, thanks to nearly $1 million in federal pandemic relief funds going towards a newly launched…
City seeks $10M housing-related grant for Sunrise Mall plan
By Phillip Pesola– The Citrus Heights City Council last week voted unanimously to seek a state grant of up to $10 million to be used toward the Sunrise Tomorrow Specific Plan.
City’s ‘Best Lights’ contest seeks submissions for best decor in Citrus Heights
Sentinel staff report– Through Dec. 19, the City of Citrus Heights is seeking submissions for the best-decorated homes this holiday season — with this year featuring seven new contest categories.
Citrus Heights has a new mayor and vice mayor. Is change coming?
Sentinel staff report– Council members Bret Daniels and Tim Schaefer both have new titles on the Citrus Heights City Council, following a vote Thursday night.
Final results finally released in Citrus Heights elections
Sentinel staff results– The final results for races across Sacramento County were released Wednesday afternoon, including results in a pair of razor-close races for City Council seats in Citrus Heights. Sacramento County election officials posted the final results…
Semi-final vote count shows two winners in close Citrus Heights council races
Sentinel staff report– With election officials now reporting zero ballots remaining to be counted, Mayor Porsche Middleton and newcomer MariJane Lopez-Taff have won the most votes in a pair of razor-close races for Citrus Heights City Council.
Here’s the 24 objectives Citrus Heights is pursuing over next 6 months
Sentinel staff report– During the Nov. 10 council meeting last month, city leaders formally adopted 24 objectives to accomplish over the next six months, ranging from planning for Sunrise Mall to special enforcement targeting chronic criminals. The objectives…
