Community Pulse
What residents are talking about in Citrus Heights public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
4 topics in public safety
Police department crime statistics and community safety
General Community and Political Environment
Police department staffing cuts
Sayonara Drive Name Retention
In the News
12 articlesRecent coverage of Citrus Heights from local and regional media.
$46 Million Awarded to Pavement Preservation and Road Rehabilitation Projects Fix-it-first investments focus on preserving and repairing existing roadways for 24 projects Read More »
$46 Million Awarded to Pavement Preservation and Road Rehabilitation Projects Fix-it-first investments focus on preserving and repairing existing roadways for 24 projects Read More »
Federal Grant Furthers Critical Homeless Services The road from being housed to unhoused to being housed again is not circular or linear. It is fraught with turns, breakages and twists that no one can predict or always avoid. Read More »
Federal Grant Furthers Critical Homeless Services The road from being housed to unhoused to being housed again is not circular or linear. It is fraught with turns, breakages and twists that no one can predict or always avoid. Read More »
Council Approves Funding Awards for Service Organizations At the Oct. 14 meeting, the Citrus Heights City Council was recognized as a “Just Serve” Certified City. Read More »
Council Approves Funding Awards for Service Organizations At the Oct. 14 meeting, the Citrus Heights City Council was recognized as a “Just Serve” Certified City. Read More »
Community Development Block Grant funding – Citrus Heights Sentinel
Citrus Heights is proposing to use an estimated $600,000 in federal Community Development Block Grant funding in 2027 to support nonprofit services, infrastructure improvements and housing-related programs...
Oct 22, 2026🌱 Patch AM: Which Citrus Heights nonprofits just landed new city grant funding?
Cheers Citrus Heights! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️ Winter calendars are filling up! Hosting a winter event in Citrus Heights? Get the word ou...
Oct 22, 2026Citrus Heights Council approves over $150K in grant funding to multiple nonprofits – Citrus Heights Sentinel
By Sara Beth Williams– Citrus Heights City Council members approved over $150K in grant funding and in-kind donations to 11 nonprofits last week. Nine nonprofits qualified to receive awards through the city’s N...
Oct 21, 2026🌱 Patch AM: Which Citrus Heights programs just won crucial city and federal funding?
Good morning Citrus Heights! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️ In today's newsletter:Which Citrus Heights programs just won crucial city and federal...
Oct 21, 2026Citrus Heights City Council approves annual $11M drainage, accessibility project – Citrus Heights Sentinel
The Citrus Heights City Council approved an $11 million construction contract for accessibility and drainage improvements ahead of planned roadway resurfacing work in 2026 and 2027...
Oct 21, 2026On the Issues: Q&A with Citrus Heights City Council candidate Susan Powers – Citrus Heights Sentinel
Sentinel staff report– As part of The Sentinel’s coverage of local elections, each candidate was asked a series of identical questions regarding local issues that impact our community directly. Questions cover ...
Oct 17, 2026Citrus Heights prepares for winter weather as strong El Niño takes hold – Citrus Heights Sentinel
The City of Citrus Heights says it is prepared to handle a potentially wetter than average winter this year, as predictions of the strongest El Niño on record flood the headlines....
Oct 17, 2026Citrus Heights Council forum highlights candidates' differing views on police, Sunrise Tomorrow plan – Citrus Heights Sentinel
During a candidate forum held Tuesday, Oct. 13., Citrus Heights City Council District 2 candidates Charles Stone and incumbent MariJane Lopez-Taff offered differing assessments of police staffing, public safety and city spending.,,
Oct 17, 2026Citrus Heights expands sandbag availability to four weekends ahead of winter weather – Citrus Heights Sentinel
By Sara Beth Williams– Ahead of a predicted record-strength El Niño winter, Citrus Heights has announced expanded distribution of their sandbags program for local residents. The city announced Wednesday that fo...
Oct 15, 2026