
Sunrise Mall welcomes three new shops, amid redevelopment plans
By Mike Hazlip— There are three fewer vacant spaces in Sunrise Mall now that two clothing stores and a barber shop recently opened their doors. The city announced the new tenants in a social media release Monday, encouraging…

City approves ‘bold, exciting’ plan to transform Sunrise Mall
Wednesday’s City Council meeting concluded with a cheer, as the city unanimously voted to approve a plan to guide redevelopment of Sunrise Mall and re-zone the nearly 100-acre property to allow for hotels, entertainment, office space, and more…

Citrus Heights Water District votes 3-0 for new water rates, fees
Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights Water District’s board of directors on Wednesday voted unanimously to approve a new $10 fee to be added to customer water bills, along with various other water rate and fee increases.

The Civic Minute: What’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?
Due to City Hall being closed Thursday in recognition of Veterans Day, the Citrus Heights City Council will meet Wednesday evening for their regular November meeting with items on the agenda including a study session on funding from…

Final public hearing for Sunrise Mall plan set for Wednesday
Sentinel staff report– After years of planning and discussion, the city’s ambitious plan to guide redevelopment of the nearly 100-acre Sunrise Mall is slated to finally reach the City Council this Wednesday where a public hearing will take…

Read the City Council’s full resolution supporting vaccine choice
The Citrus Heights City Council voted 4-1 last month to approve a resolution supporting “citizens’ individual rights and choice as it relates to the COVID-19 vaccine.”

Report: Citrus Heights ended up with $3.6M surplus, despite projected shortfalls
Sentinel staff report– Despite dire projections of shortfalls and cuts to police amid the coronavirus pandemic and budget discussions, a financial update presented to the City Council last week shows Citrus Heights concluded the last fiscal year with…

Citrus Heights council approves significant green waste fee increase
By Mike Hazlip— Following a split vote from the City Council last week, Citrus Heights’ historically low waste collection fees appear set to significantly increase starting mid-next year as a result of a new state-mandated organic waste collection…

Citrus Heights council votes to support choice in vaccine mandate controversy
Following discussion and last-minute wording changes on Thursday, the Citrus City Council voted 4-1 to support a resolution officially “expressing support for citizens’ individual rights and choice as it relates to the COVID-19 vaccine.”

Citrus Heights General Services Director shares update on storm response
By Mike Hazlip— Citrus Heights weathered last weekend’s storm without major flooding or damage, according to a report by General Services Director Regina Cave.