Is the city poised to finally buy the old Sylvan school lot?
Sentinel staff report– Citrus Heights council members are scheduled to hold a closed-door session this Thursday to negotiate “price and terms of payment” for the now-vacant former Sylvan Middle School lot at Sylvan Corners — but city leaders…
Citrus Heights council votes 5-0 to oppose AB 392 use-of-force bill
Sentinel staff report– Citrus Heights City Council members, with some reservations and caveats, voted unanimously on Thursday to officially oppose controversial statewide legislation known as AB 392 that seeks to narrow the circumstances for when police officers can…
Ideas abound for improving problem stretch of Old Auburn Road
Sentinel staff report– About 100 people showed up to a community workshop on Tuesday to make their voice heard about a plan to improve a high-traffic section of Old Auburn Road, from Sylvan Corners to just past Fair…
What does the Citrus Heights homeless navigator do?
Sentinel staff report–Since 2015, Citrus Heights has had a homeless navigator on its payroll, launching first as a part-time program and becoming a full-time program the following year…
New meter to be installed on Antelope Road on-ramp; closures planned
Drivers should expect upcoming lane closures and restrictions as Caltrans installs a new ramp meter at the on-ramp for Eastbound Interstate 80 at Antelope Road…
City to host workshop for public input on Old Auburn Road improvement plan
Sentinel staff report– The City of Citrus Heights will hold a community workshop this Tuesday, March 26, to receive public input on a major improvement plan for a high-traffic portion of Old Auburn Road, from Sylvan Corners to…
Six facts you might not know about Citrus Heights
Sentinel staff report– Do you know which street in Citrus Heights has the highest amount of traffic each day? How about the average household income for residents in Citrus Heights, or the total number of housing units are…
Citrus Heights council members take step to oppose AB 392 use-of-force bill
Sentinel staff report– The city’s mayor and at least three other council members directed the police chief during a March council meeting to draft a resolution and letter opposing proposed state legislation that seeks to narrow the circumstances…
Here’s the top 10 photos of Citrus Heights trees recognized by the city
Sentinel staff report– The City Council recognized five photographers on Thursday night for their entries in a recent Tree Photo Contest the city sponsored as a way to celebrate the urban forest in Citrus Heights…
The Civic Minute: what’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall (March 14)
Drones. Housing report. Barrier fencing. General Plan report. Public hearing. Districting. Tree contest. Those are some of the topics on the Citrus Heights City Council’s agenda for Thursday night’s council meeting. Here’s a brief summary of what’s included…
Want to convert a garage or build a tiny home in your backyard? It’s now easier
By Thomas J. Sullivan– Homeowners seeking to add a secondary dwelling on their property are finding it easier to do so, thanks to some changes in state law and city zoning codes that were adopted as a way…
Police, city working to address crashes at Citrus Heights intersection
Sentinel staff report– Citrus Heights police issued a news release on Friday after yet another collision involving a vehicle and a planter box occurred at the intersection of Old Auburn Road and Fair Oaks Boulevard. The intersection is…
