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Land Use & Development Housing City of Citrus Heights

Citrus Heights Adopts New "Objective Design Standards"

03/09/2024
The new building guidelines are mandated by the California legislature laws which require expedited review of qualified housing projects and limit jurisdictional discretion to objective standards.

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Government City of Citrus Heights

Citrus Heights Eyes Changing Standard Days for Council Meetings

02/20/2024
During the Citrus Heights City Council’s meeting earlier this month, a proposal was brought forward to get public input on potentially changing the city’s traditional Thursday nights for council meetings.

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Public Safety Government City of Citrus Heights

Interactive Map Shows Cleanup Efforts in Citrus Heights

02/20/2024
One of the city’s newest mapping tools for tracking beautification and cleanup efforts around Citrus Heights is available for the public to view on the city's website.

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Business, Economy & Jobs City of Citrus Heights

Citrus Heights Seeks Input From Residents on Cannabis Dispensaries, Tax

02/17/2024
The Citrus Heights City Council is seeking feedback from residents as it moves forward with consideration of allowing and taxing cannabis dispensaries within the city.

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Business, Economy & Jobs Land Use & Development City of Citrus Heights

Bids for Auburn Boulevard Project Come in at $10M Over Budget

02/06/2024
Progress on Citrus Heights’ plan for the second phase of revitalizing Auburn Boulevard have hit another bump in the road.

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Government City of Citrus Heights

Citrus Heights Eyes Improving Appearance of Sound Walls

02/03/2024
The Citrus Heights City Council will consider awarding a contract to move forward on a “Sound Wall Beautification Project,” using up to $155,000 in federal pandemic recovery funds.

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Education City of Citrus Heights

Education Committee to Report Findings to Citrus Heights Council This Month

02/02/2024
Following a controversial City Council directive last year to look into the feasibility of Citrus Heights forming its own school district, the council will hear a much-anticipated report later this month.

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Transportation City of Citrus Heights

Citrus Heights to Move Forward on ‘Sorely Needed’ San Juan Ave Roadway Project

01/27/2024
The Citrus Heights City Council unanimously approved a multimillion-dollar contract for the first phase of roadway enhancements on San Juan Avenue—the first phase of a larger project to improve safety for all users.

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Health Land Use & Development City of Citrus Heights

Skilled Nursing Facility Nears Completion on Dewey Drive

01/23/2024
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Construction of a 24-hour skilled nursing facility in Citrus Heights moves forward with a projected opening date, pending final inspection approvals this spring.

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Business, Economy & Jobs City of Citrus Heights

Citrus Heights Business District Marks 25th Anniversary Amid Renewal Effort

01/20/2024
The Sunrise MarketPlace Business Improvement District is marking its 25th anniversary in Citrus Heights with a year-long celebration, while navigating a critical renewal process to continue in operation.

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Transportation City of Citrus Heights Sacramento Regional Transit

Citrus Heights Mayor Votes Against New Light Rail Station

01/11/2024
The Sacramento Regional Transit Board of Directors voted 11-1 for a new light rail station, with opposition coming from Citrus Heights Mayor Bret Daniels who sits on the board.

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Business, Economy & Jobs Agriculture, Food & Gardening City of Citrus Heights

Food Truck Plaza Proposed for Long-Vacant Citrus Heights Lot

01/11/2024
An overgrown parcel of land on the corner of Auburn Boulevard and Twin Oaks Avenue could become a new food truck plaza.

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Elections & Politics City of Citrus Heights

Citrus Heights Has a New Mayor, Vice Mayor for 2024

12/15/2023
Outgoing Mayor Tim Schaefer handed over the gavel to Bret Daniels at the start of the Dec. 14 City Council meeting, with the two the swapping seats as well as titles.

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Citrus Heights City Director Recognized With Regional Award

11/18/2023
Meghan Huber, who serves as the Citrus Heights economic development and community engagement director, was recognized with a “40 Under 40 Award” by the Sacramento Business Journal.

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Land Use & Development Housing City of Citrus Heights

Developer Eyes Subdivision in Citrus Heights

11/18/2023
A developer has submitted an application to subdivide a five-acre parcel on Old Auburn Road near Sunrise Boulevard, with plans initially calling for development of 20 homes on the lot and an adjacent parcel.

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Land Use & Development Housing City of Citrus Heights

Citrus Heights City Council Votes 3-2 Against Housing Plan

10/14/2023
In a rare move, the Citrus Heights City Council voted to block approval of a new housing development that would have built 94 new homes at Sylvan Corners.

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Art & Culture City of Citrus Heights

Questions Remain After Closure of Citrus Heights Theater

10/13/2023
The sun has set on a once-popular community theatre in Citrus Heights, with an abrupt closure announcement in August leaving loyal patrons both saddened and surprised.

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Crime & Justice City of Citrus Heights

Citrus Heights Police Awarded $2.7M for Cameras to Combat Retail Theft

09/29/2023
The state grant, aimed at reducing organized retail theft in the area, will fund purchasing nearly 100 license plate reader cameras and other equipment.

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Art & Culture Business, Economy & Jobs City of Citrus Heights

Commission Votes 5-0 to Approve Permit for Event Center Near Sunrise Mall

09/16/2023
Citrus Heights’ planning commissioners unanimously approved plans to occupy a building on Arcadia Drive that formerly housed a nightclub.

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Business, Economy & Jobs Agriculture, Food & Gardening City of Citrus Heights

New Drive-Thru Opens in Citrus Heights after Years-Long Delay

08/31/2023
The long-awaited opening of California Burrito on Lichen Drive near Interstate 80 has finally arrived.

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Housing City of Citrus Heights

Developer Shares Update on Plans for Sylvan Corners

08/25/2023
Representatives from Woodside Homes presented further details on plans to build more than 90 homes on a vacant site near Sylvan Corners during a community meeting at Citrus Heights City Hall.

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Education Crime & Justice City of Citrus Heights

Citrus Heights Vice Mayor Urges Funding for Officers at Local High Schools

08/18/2023
Citrus Heights Police presented findings from a study that reviewed the feasibility of placing a police officer on each of the high school campuses within the city, estimating a cost of more than $300,000 annually.

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Land Use & Development Housing City of Citrus Heights

Environmental Report Released for Sylvan Corners Project in Citrus Heights

08/17/2023
A 250-page report found that a development proposal to build nearly 100 homes at Sylvan Corners would have a “less than significant” impact, as long as various mitigation measures are taken.

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Economy & Jobs City of Citrus Heights

Two Businesses Plan to Open by Citrus Heights Starbucks

08/11/2023
A new restaurant and salon are reportedly planning to open in the remainder of a Starbucks-anchored building that has been vacant since construction was completed in 2021.

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Economy & Jobs City of Citrus Heights

New See’s Candies Flagship Opens in Citrus Heights

08/10/2023
The long-anticipated See’s Candies store at Sunrise Boulevard and Uplands Way is now serving customers amid the closure of the company’s Sunrise Mall location.

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Crime & Justice City of Citrus Heights Tim Schaefer City of Citrus Heights Police Department

Citrus Heights Mayor Proposes Review of Police Funding

08/08/2023
Mayor Tim Schaefer proposed the review to determine whether current funding levels are adequate after resident David Warren raised concerns over police protection during a time of “frightening” division.

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Homelessness Housing City of Citrus Heights

Citrus Heights Residents Begin Moving Into New Low-Income Housing

07/22/2023
Residents have begun moving in at a new supportive housing complex on Sunrise Boulevard, with several formerly homeless residents saying they are thankful for the opportunity.

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Parks & Recreation City of Citrus Heights

When Will the New Nature Park in Citrus Heights Open?

07/15/2023
A 23-acre open space park with a nearly mile-long paved trail through a new housing development off Arcadia Drive is expected to be completed in the fall.

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Art & Culture Economy & Jobs City of Citrus Heights

Plans Submitted for Event Center in Citrus Heights

07/13/2023
A 6,000-square-foot building near Sunrise Mall that was once home to a string of nightclubs could become a new event center if plans are approved by the city.

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Education City of Citrus Heights

Seven Appointed to Citrus Heights Education Committee

07/01/2023
The City Council last month appointed seven individuals to a limited-term committee tasked with assessing the feasibility of Citrus Heights forming its own school district.

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Recent Notices

CHASEN (Area 7-8-9) Monthly Meeting - April 16, 2024

Event date: April 16, 2024 Event Time: 07:00 PM - 08:30 PMLocation: Citrus Heights, CA 95621
(04/09/2024)

Northwest Neighborhood Area of Citrus Heights (Area 1) Meeting- April 15th

Event date: April 15, 2024 Event Time: 06:30 PM - 08:30 PMLocation: Citrus Heights, CA 95621
(04/09/2024)

Chip-In Day: An Earth Day Volunteer Event

Event date: April 22, 2024 Event Time: 08:30 AM - 12:30 PMLocation: 6300 Fountain Square DriveCitrus Heights, CA 95610
(04/02/2024)

Sacramento County Supervisor Sue Frost Community Meeting

Event date: March 19, 2024 Event Time: 06:00 PM - 11:59 PMLocation: 6360 Fountain Square DriveCitrus Heights, CA 95621
(03/18/2024)

Northwest Neighborhood Association of Citrus Heights - Area 1 Meeting March 18, 2024

Event date: March 18, 2024 Event Time: 06:30 PM - 11:59 PMLocation: Sammy’s Restaurant and Bar 6508 Antelope RdCitrus Heights, CA 95621
(03/14/2024)

Planning Commission Meeting Canceled

Event date: April 10, 2024 Event Time: 06:00 PM - 11:59 PMLocation: Citrus Heights, CA 95621
(03/14/2024)

City Council Special Meeting - Strategic Planning

Event date: March 28, 2024 Event Time: 08:00 AM - 02:00 PMLocation: 6300 Fountain Square DriveCitrus Heights, CA 95610
(02/29/2024)

City Council Regular Meeting - CANCELED

Event date: March 28, 2024 Event Time: 06:00 PM - 11:59 PMLocation: 6360 Fountain Square DriveCitrus Heights, CA 95621
(02/29/2024)

City Council Special Meeting

Event date: February 28, 2024 Event Time: 08:30 AM - 11:59 PMLocation: 6360 Fountain Square DriveCitrus Heights, CA 95621
(02/26/2024)

Citrus Heights Education Committee Meeting

Event date: February 27, 2024 Event Time: 06:00 PM - 11:59 PMLocation: 6360 Fountain Square DriveCitrus Heights, CA 95621
(02/23/2024)