A few items on this week’s agenda:

7555 Old Auburn Road — proposed award of a contract for the tenant improvement project.

Accessibility & Drainage Project — final acceptance and notice of completion for the City’s 2025 project.

Conflict of Interest Code — consideration of the City’s biennial update and amended list of designated positions.

League of California Cities — Council will review the annual conference resolution and provide direction to the City’s voting delegate.

Proclamations — Adult Education & Family Literacy Week, Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, Firefighter Appreciation Month, and National Forensic Science Week.

The full agenda, meeting information, public-comment instructions, and agenda packet are available on our hybrid City Council agenda page:

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Auburn Boulevard Complete Streets — the City marks completion of the long-running corridor improvement project from Sylvan Corners to the Roseville border.

Citrus Nights returns September 18 — Moonshine Crazy, food trucks, and the Chamber’s Beer & Wine Garden return to Van Maren Park.

New Youth Advisory Commission — Citrus Heights students in grades 8–12 can apply for one of 13 seats and provide input on City programs and projects.

Community Blood Drive — the City and Vitalant are hosting a September 15 blood drive at City Hall. Birdcage Heights Event Listing

Temporary sign reminders — the newsletter explains where campaign, event, and other temporary signs may — and may not — be placed.

Free kitchen pails & compost — Republic Services will hold a September 12 giveaway for Citrus Heights residents.

The newsletter also includes upcoming meetings and events, the Mayor’s September message, Neighborhood Clean-Up guidance, and other City updates.

Read the full September City Newsletter:
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This month’s update includes:

Sunrise Mall momentum — a major new milestone for the proposed Sunrise Sports Center and the broader Sunrise Tomorrow redevelopment

Planning Commission opening — the City is seeking applicants interested in helping shape future development and land-use decisions.

Opportunities for local businesses — including City business highlights and a limited number of free booth spaces at the September Employee Benefits Fair.

Leadership Citrus Heights — applications for the Chamber’s 2026–2027 program are due August 28.

Citrus Nights — details are also included for the September 18 event at Van Maren Park. — Event Listing

Read the full August Business Newsletter:
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This meeting includes several city operations, public safety, infrastructure, and regional-government items that may be of interest to Citrus Heights residents, including:

▫️ 2026 Fireworks Enforcement Update — the City Council will receive an update on fireworks enforcement activity from this year’s Independence Day period

▫️ Tyler Munis ERP Implementation — the Administrative Services Department will provide an update on the City’s implementation of its new enterprise resource planning system

▫️ Madison Avenue Overlay Project — the Council will consider a cost-sharing agreement with Sacramento County for the 2025 Phase A asphalt overlay project

▫️ Public Construction Contracting Rules — Council will consider joining California’s Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act program and introducing related changes to the Citrus Heights Municipal Code

▫️ Quarterly Treasurer’s Report — the Council is scheduled to receive the City’s financial report for the quarter ending June 30, 2026

▫️ Cal Cities Annual Conference — Council will select Citrus Heights’ voting delegate and alternates for the League of California Cities Annual Business Meeting in September

▫️ Councilmember Parental Leave — the consent calendar includes authorization for Councilmember Kelsey Nelson to be absent from meetings during August, September, and October while on parental leave

 You can view the agenda here:
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This month’s update includes several notable community projects, events, funding opportunities, and City updates, including:

▫️ Citrus Nights returns August 21 — a free evening at Van Maren Park with live R&B music, food trucks, and family-friendly activities, with another event planned for September 18
▫️ Planning Commission vacancy — Citrus Heights residents can apply to serve on the commission and participate in decisions involving development, land use, and long-term planning
▫️ Antelope Road resurfacing — the final resurfacing layer is complete, with striping and additional roadway improvements continuing through August
▫️ Arcade-Cripple Creek Trail expansion — a community workshop on August 18 will cover the proposed half-mile Mariposa Extension, including new trail connections, creek crossings, lighting, and accessibility improvements
▫️ $150,000 available for local nonprofits — qualifying organizations serving Citrus Heights residents can apply for funding through the City’s Non-Profit Community Support Fund
▫️ Silver Wishes supporting local seniors — the nonprofit continues accepting wish nominations while seeking volunteers, community partners, and supporters
▫️ Sunrise Sports Center moves forward — a property agreement has been reached for approximately 13 acres at Sunrise Mall, advancing plans for the sports facility as part of the larger mall redevelopment

The August newsletter also includes information on transportation planning, temporary sign rules, upcoming City Council meetings, community events, City job openings, extreme-heat cooling resources, and other local updates.

It’s a useful snapshot of what’s happening around Citrus Heights and several opportunities for residents and community organizations to participate.

🔗 Read the full August update here: News Page

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Whether you follow city updates closely or simply like keeping up with what's happening around Citrus Heights, the City News page is an easy place to find newsletters, City Manager and Mayor messages, community announcements, business updates, and other public information from the City.

This month's update includes community events, city programs, seasonal reminders, and local announcements, including:

🎆 Fourth of July Safety — important reminders about Safe & Sane fireworks, illegal fireworks enforcement, and tips for celebrating safely.

🌙 Citrus Nights Returns — save the dates for two evenings of family-friendly entertainment, food, and community fun on August 21 and September 18.

🍦 City Scoop — the next free community ice cream social takes place July 15 at Sylvan Middle School, offering a chance to meet neighbors and learn about projects happening around the city.

💈 Business of Distinction — congratulations to Trust Barbershop, recognized with the City's Pride of Place Award for its investment in improving the community.

🤝 Mayor's July Message — this month's message focuses on the importance of partnerships between residents, community organizations, businesses, and the City in strengthening Citrus Heights.

🚓 20 Years of CHPD — the Citrus Heights Police Department celebrates two decades of service, recognizing the officers, professional staff, volunteers, and community partners who have helped serve the city.

🏡 Home Repair Assistance — eligible homeowners may qualify for deferred loan assistance for important home repairs through the City's Housing Rehabilitation Program.

🏘️ National Night Out — neighborhood groups are invited to register events for the August 4 community celebration.

🎓 Youth Advisory Commission — applications have been extended, giving more local students an opportunity to participate in the City's new youth leadership program.

🚜 Lawn Equipment Exchange Program — information on trading eligible gas-powered landscaping equipment for battery-powered alternatives through participating local retailers.

🗳️ City Council Elections — nomination packets for the November municipal election will be available beginning July 13 for Districts 2, 4, and 5.

📄 Read the full July update here.

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Whether you follow city updates closely or simply like keeping up with what's happening around Citrus Heights, the City News page is an easy place to find newsletters, City Manager and Mayor messages, community announcements, business updates, and other public information from the City.

Also, We’ve added the July 8, 2026 Citrus Heights City Council agenda to our City Agenda page for anyone who likes to stay informed on local meetings, projects, and city updates.

📄 Read the full July Agenda here.

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But two days later, on the 28th, the market dropped like a rock. Everything I had sold dropped by around 40%. I felt vindicated on the one hand but sad on the other because I was sure no one had listened to me.

When I topped off our fuel tanks at the ranch, oil was at $65/barrel. Less than a week later, the Iran war had moved prices higher. Gas in town here in Colorado went from $1.97 to eventually $4.59/gallon. It went much higher in Citrus Heights.

Food prices didn't go up as quickly as expected. The government took massive crude out of our strategic reserve to moderate prices but our reserve storage tanks all over the country are at critical levels right now. Storage tanks across the country are almost empty. Even if the Straight of Hormuz is actually open now, it will take up to six weeks for oil to make it stateside. But the real problem was not oil getting out but urea for fertilizer not getting out. Farmers couldn't plant things like corn that require fertilizer so they planted soybeans instead. The jist of all that is food prices really will start shooting up. Big time. You can count on that.

So now it is almost July. I haven't bought back in to the market. I do feel that metals are close to bottoming out but the general stock market still has a rather big crash still to come...probably around the end of July general time line. Just a guesstimate.

Now is the time to stock up on your daily staples. Olive oil, coffee, orange juice for sure will increase dramatically. Many others will join them. Inflation will start coming hard. Be ready.

And store water as well. You don't want to have to fight those ducks for pool water!

well I’m getting a ring doorbell. I’m going to print your pictures out and post them at the clubhouse if this continues. 

just be respectful 🫶🏼

This week’s agenda includes a mix of community recognition, city service updates, and financial planning. Council members will recognize the “America the Entrepreneurial” campaign and Trust Barbershop as a local Business of Distinction, while also hearing updates on SMUD tree maintenance and youth engagement efforts. The agenda also moves into several city operations and budget items, including stormwater funding, sales tax analytics, recruitment challenges, and a mid-cycle budget review with updated forecasts and proposed adjustments.

📄 You can view the agenda here:
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Whether you follow City Council agendas closely, like to keep up with local announcements, or just want a quick snapshot of what’s happening around Citrus Heights, these pages provide an easy way to stay connected with city information and community updates.

📰 City News & Information:
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Looking for broader city information? Our City News page is updated with city newsletters, City Manager messages, business bulletins, city social media updates, community information, and other public updates and messaging released by the City.