
Taxpayer group hosts Citrus Heights event, touts failure of Measure M
By Mike Hazlip— Several elected officials along with other area activists met Thursday night at a local restaurant, highlighting the defeat of the Measure M tax increase in Citrus Heights during the last election and setting their sights…

New federal funding package includes $585k for Citrus Heights well project
By Mike Hazlip— The Citrus Heights Water District is set to receive $585,000 for the construction of a groundwater well to provide an additional water supply for district residents.

Public hearing set for short-term rental regulations in Citrus Heights
Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights City Council will hold a public hearing Thursday on a draft ordinance targeted at regulating and ensuring the collection of occupancy taxes from owners of short-term rental properties.

New city manager focusing on community involvement in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— The city’s new top executive introduced himself to community members during a neighborhood meeting Tuesday, where he highlighted goals of bringing back community events, redeveloping Sunrise Mall and personally being part of the Citrus Heights…

City criticized over plan to remove 16 trees on Old Auburn Road
By Mike Hazlip— A tree removal plan from the city has drawn the ire of a resident who says the city did not solicit input from residents or sufficiently assess environmental impacts.

Work begins on Greenback Lane repaving, improvement project
Sentinel staff report– Lane closures and construction work are slated to begin next week on Greenback Lane, with improvements slated to include roadway repaving and “full intersection reconstruction” at Fair Oaks Boulevard.

Councilman criticizes proposed rental regs as ‘a solution looking for a problem’
Sentinel staff report– Councilman Bret Daniels has taken to social media to criticize proposed short-term rental regulations in Citrus Heights, saying the city has “failed to demonstrate a need for this government oversight.”

The Civic Minute: What’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?
Citrus Heights council members will meet Thursday night beginning with a special study session at 6 p.m. to discuss future development on Sayonara Drive, followed by a regular meeting at 7 p.m.

LETTERS: Light rail in Citrus Heights?
Latest letter from Sentinel readers comment on a new sales tax proposal that would bring light rail to Citrus Heights and fund other transportation projects.

Citrus Heights homeless ‘navigator’ shares update on progress, challenges
By Mike Hazlip— The city-funded “navigator” tasked with helping transition homeless individuals off the streets of Citrus Heights provided the City Council with an update on her efforts last month.