City says broad use of federal COVID rescue funds now allowed
Sentinel staff report– Under new federal guidelines, up to $10 million from federal American Rescue Plan Act dollars can now be spent on building roads or nearly any government service in Citrus Heights — rather than only going…
Public hearing on waste services fee hike in Citrus Heights to be held Jan. 27
Sentinel staff report– A public hearing will be held this Thursday regarding a significant rate increase for residential waste and recycling services in Citrus Heights.
Residents vent frustration at new organics recycling changes
By Mike Hazlip— Citrus Heights residents filled a room at Antelope Road Christian Fellowship on Tuesday night to hear a Republic Services spokeswoman outline changes in collection and fee increases related to state-mandated changes organic recycling. Beginning in…
Q&A: What’s with the partially finished fence on Greenback?
Sentinel staff report– Motorists traveling past the intersection of Greenback Lane and Auburn Boulevard likely saw crews begin installation of fencing along median strips last year, but some have been left wondering why the project appears to have…
New city manager will help ‘write the future of Citrus Heights’
Sentinel staff report– For a City Council that has seen its share of divided votes in recent years, a unanimous vote for a new city manager wasn’t to be taken for granted.
The Civic Minute: What’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?
City Council members will meet Thursday evening to consider selecting a new city manager, along with making appointments to various regional boards and committees and hearing an update on final guidelines for federal relief funds.
Citrus Heights City Hall closed to public due to rise in COVID-19 cases
Sentinel staff report– The City of Citrus Heights announced Tuesday that the City Hall lobby will be temporarily closed to the public, beginning Jan. 12, citing an increase in COVID-19 cases in Sacramento County.
Controversial organics waste program set to begin in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip- With new organic waste recycling regulations technically in effect as of Jan. 1 statewide, Citrus Heights residents are asking questions — but have until July 1 before the program is set to be fully implemented…
Citrus Heights council to vote on selecting new city manager
Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights City Council announced Friday that Ashley “Ash” Feeney, who currently serves as assistant city manager in the City of Davis, is the top pick under consideration for becoming the new city manager…
New survey asks residents for feedback on Citrus Heights waste collection
Sentinel staff report– A new, seven-question survey seeks feedback from Citrus Heights residents on their level of satisfaction with weekly curbside pickup of trash, green waste and recycling.
36 tons of hazardous waste to be removed from city-owned Sylvan Corners site
Sentinel staff report– An estimated 36 tons of hazardous waste and 190 tons of additional waste will be excavated and removed from an 11-acre city-owned lot at Sylvan Corners, following an environmental report documenting soil contamination at the…
Deadline is Monday to file for unclaimed SMUD checks
Thousands of customers with unclaimed money from the Sacramento Municipal Utility District have until Dec. 20 at 5 p.m. before the funds will become the property of SMUD.
