The Civic Minute: what’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall? (Aug. 12)
Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights City Council will meet Thursday evening to vote on adding four more streets to a repaving contract, hold a final public hearing regarding a renewal effort for a business improvement district, as…
Citrus Heights votes 4-1 for revised pay structure for most city staff
Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights City Council on Thursday will consider adopting a proposed compensation structure for most city staff, at an added cost of about $165,000 for the current fiscal year and an additional $91,000 next…
City shares latest update on Sunrise Mall plan, what’s next
By Mike Hazlip— The City of Citrus Heights and its lead consultant Gensler held a public workshop on Thursday, covering the latest update in plans to transform Sunrise Mall into a regional go-to destination for entertainment, shopping, and…
City to host virtual workshop to discuss plan for Sunrise Mall
Sentinel staff report– The City of Citrus Heights will hold a virtual community workshop Thursday evening to provide an update on a recently released draft “Specific Plan” for guiding development at Sunrise Mall.
Q&A: What’s with the new yellow border on signals in Citrus Heights?
Sentinel staff report– Residents in recent weeks may have noticed the appearance of a yellow reflective border around many traffic signals in Citrus Heights, causing some to question the reason behind the change.
Church gets green light for new building on Auburn Boulevard
By Mike Hazlip– The Citrus Heights Planning Commission following a public hearing on Wednesday unanimously approved four resolutions that will allow Pioneer Baptist Church to move ahead with plans for a new campus to be built on a…
City’s newest councilman talks schools, fees, mall redevelopment
By Mike Hazlip— Freshman Citrus Heights Councilmember Tim Schaefer during a community presentation on Monday opened up about what it’s been like to serve on the council and also fielded questions on a range of issues, from an…
City releases 289-page draft plan to transform Sunrise Mall
Sentinel staff report– After more than a year in the making, the City of Citrus Heights on Tuesday released a long-awaited draft “Specific Plan” detailing the city’s vision to revitalize the nearly 100-acre Sunrise Mall location.
How will Citrus Heights spend its $15.6M in federal COVID relief funds?
Sentinel staff report– How Citrus Heights will be spending its allocation of $15.6 million in one-time federal relief funds was the topic of a live-streamed Zoom interview hosted by the city on Wednesday.
Citrus Heights mayor shares update on city manager hiring process
Sentinel staff report– Citing an interest in transparency and concern about misinformation, Citrus Heights Mayor Steve Miller provided an update during Thursday’s council meeting on the city’s search for a new city manager.
Citrus Heights council approves extension of new fireworks ordinance
Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights City Council on Thursday voted unanimously to extend an urgency ordinance designed to make it easier for law enforcement to issue citations for illegal fireworks, along with curbing late-night discharge of all…
Fencing being installed to prevent pedestrian collisions at Greenback/Auburn
New fencing designed to discourage pedestrians from jaywalking across a historically dangerous portion of roadway is currently being installed near the intersection of Greenback Lane and Auburn Boulevard.
