Signal outage in Citrus Heights backs up traffic on Greenback Lane
By Mike Hazlip— Traffic was backed up at Greenback Lane and Fair Oaks Boulevard Friday afternoon as crews worked to replace a damaged traffic signal control box. The equipment was struck by a vehicle, according to crews working…
Business, community leaders call for end to shutdown during Citrus Heights event
By Mike Hazlip— State Assemblyman Kevin Kiley on Monday joined Sacramento County Supervisor Sue Frost and the Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce at an outdoor event aimed at increasing support to reopen local small businesses.
COVID-19: Citrus Heights Community Center available to rent for drive-thru events
Sentinel staff report– After nearly a year of indoor events being cancelled or put on hold during the coronavirus pandemic, the city recently began marketing the Citrus Heights Community Center as an ideal location to host “contactless drive-thru”…
Citrus Heights council splits 3-2 over replacement for Asst. City Manager
Sentinel staff report– The retirement of Assistant City Manager Ronda Rivera this month, which came as a surprise to several council members after her 16 years of service with the City of Citrus Heights, led to a divided…
GUEST COLUMN: Citrus Heights doesn’t have to cut essential police services. Here’s how.
By David Warren– City Manager Christopher Boyd at the Jan. 28 special City Council meeting presented a doomsday scenario for municipal services, with the most draconian service reductions directed at the Citrus Heights Police Department. Boyd blamed the…
The Civic Minute: What’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?
The Citrus Heights City Council will meet Thursday night via Zoom to consider hiring of an interim administrative services director, along with holding a special meeting and voting on items related to a safe school project and other…
Public Hearing: new ‘Monopine’ cell towers proposed in Citrus Heights
The Citrus Heights Planning Commission will hold a virtual public hearing on Wednesday, regarding the proposed installation of a 60-foot “Monopine” cell tower on Tupelo Drive and a redesign and extension of an existing cell tower on Van…
Citrus Heights considering deep cuts to police in effort to balance budget
Citrus Heights council members participated in a live-streamed public study session on Thursday where the city manager and staff presented a budget update with dire scenarios including multi-million-dollar deficits or major cuts to police and other services.
Guest Column: I’m Paul Makhnovskiy, your new Citrus Heights Planning Commissioner
By Paul Makhnovskiy– As a new appointee preparing to serve the community and city, I want to take some time to introduce and share a little about myself to the residents I will be working alongside.
The Civic Minute: what’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?
Thursday night’s City Council meeting will kick off on Zoom with a special study session addressing the city’s financial status, followed by a regular meeting.
