Citrus Heights Sentinel
Former Sears buildings at Sunrise Mall listed for sale by new owner
By Mike Hazlip— Just one month after acquiring the former Sears property at Sunrise Mall, commercial real estate mogul Ethan Conrad has listed the buildings for a combined total of nearly $20 million. An option to lease is…
Six top Christmas light displays in Citrus Heights for 2022
Sentinel staff report– Creative and custom Christmas light displays have once again popped up around Citrus Heights, as residents celebrate the holidays with decorated yards and rooftops.
Bells are ringing now through Christmas at Sylvan Cemetery
Sentinel staff report– Christmas carols can be heard playing from the bell tower at Sylvan Cemetery this season.
What’s going on with the 56-acre housing development in Citrus Heights?
An expansive, 260-unit housing development and park trails project in Citrus Heights — approved nearly two years ago — was initially expected to have its first homes already built by 2020, but construction activity has been absent from…
The Civic Minute: What’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?
Citrus Heights City Council members will meet Thursday night for a study session regarding opportunities for housing funding, followed by a regular meeting to vote on items related to street repaving, traffic data collection and a COVID-19 relief…
Discount retailer moving forward with plan to open new Citrus Heights store
A teen-targeted discount retailer is moving forward with plans to open more than 100 new stores nationwide, including one in Citrus Heights.
Two teens arrested after armed robbery in Citrus Heights
Citrus Heights police have arrested two brothers, ages 17 and 19, in connection with an armed robbery that occurred near a shopping center at Greenback Lane and San Juan Avenue early Monday morning.
Citrus Heights instructor sentenced to 75 years for sexually abusing children
A 44-year-old Citrus Heights light saber instructor has been sentenced to 75 years to life in prison after pleading no contest last month to seven counts of sexual assault. The incidents involved lewd acts and oral sex with…
Chando’s Tacos finally opens new restaurant in Citrus Heights. They’re hiring too
Sentinel staff report–The long-awaited opening of Chando’s Tacos in Citrus Heights has arrived, with diners seen seated inside the new Sylvan Corners location on Friday, along with “we’re open” signage visible outside. A post on the restaurant’s Facebook…
See the 5 concept designs for development possibilities at Sylvan Corners
Five conceptual designs showing development potential at the currently vacant 11-acre former middle school property at Sylvan Corners were presented to the Citrus Height City Council this spring.
10-year budget forecast for Citrus Heights looks grim
The Citrus Heights City Council earlier this month heard an updated forecast of the city’s budget which shows shortfalls almost every year for the next decade, even with the city receiving a fresh influx of cash when it…
Proposal calls for allowing more outdoor dining in Citrus Heights during COVID-19 crisis
Citrus Heights residents may soon have more choices for dining al fresco as local restaurants may be given a temporary option to use more outdoor space for additional seating…
