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A leasing brochure includes a rendering of plans for a vacant pad at Auburn Boulevard and Twin Oaks Avenue in Citrus Heights.
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Developer has big plans for vacant corner on Auburn Blvd.
A long-dormant corner at Auburn Boulevard and Twin Oaks Avenue in Citrus Heights could soon become an attractive 9,000-square-feet shopping plaza with outdoor seating and parking in the rear — all that’s missing is tenants.
Developer Hemanta Agarwala has been ready to build the Twin Oaks Plaza for the past 10 years, but struggled to find tenants after the market “fell through the crack” in 2008. Since acquiring the property…
Citrus Heights mayor gives positive outlook in ‘State of the City’ address
Mayor Jeff Slowey gave the annual “State of the City” address during a luncheon at the Citrus Heights Community Center on Tuesday, highlighting new proposed developments, increases in projected revenue, accomplishments from the past year, and some challenges faced by the city.
Slowey kicked off his 25-minute speech to the group of about a hundred business representatives and city staff, focusing on Citrus Heights’ landmark celebration of 20 years since becoming a city in…
Old Logan’s to be demolished, replaced with new restaurants & retail on Sunrise
Following the closure of the old Citrus Heights Logan’s Roadhouse restaurant on Sunrise Boulevard earlier this year, the property’s new owner is proposing to demolish the old building and construct a new 10,000-square-feet retail and restaurant center situated closer towards the street.
Although permits and approval from the planning commission have yet to be acquired, Jimboy’s Tacos has already signed a lease to be one of four likely future tenants at the location, according to Aaron Dan of Lockehouse Retail Group, the leasing agent for the property. He told The Sentinel on Thursday that negotiations with several other tenants are also underway…
Image: proposed development to replace old Logan’s restaurant on Sunrise Blvd
A proposed 10,000-square-feet building would replace the old Logan’s restaurant on Sunrise Boulevard with new retail and restaurants. // Image source: Lockehouse
Tiny theatre in Citrus Heights offers comedy, drama in unlikely place
Citrus Heights residents no longer have to go downtown to see a quality show — as long as they don’t mind the size of the theatre, that is.
Tucked away next to a barber shop in the Aquarium Depot shopping plaza on Auburn Boulevard, a small theater is making a big step to bring entertaining shows to Citrus Heights. The Theatre In The Heights, which opened in January of this year, features a 52-seat auditorium sandwiched between a barber shop and Baskin Robins at 8215 Auburn Blvd…
Denny’s restaurant in Citrus Heights abruptly closes
By Hazel Ford–
As of 10 p.m. Wednesday, the formerly 24-hour Denny’s restaurant at 6215 Sunrise Blvd. in Citrus Heights is no longer open for business.
“We would like to thank everyone for your loyalty over the years. We will no longer be open at this location, but do encourage you to visit us at one of our many other locations,” read a statement taped on the front door of the restaurant on Wednesday night. “Thank you all again for your business, friendships, and loyalty over the years.”
New business association envisions bright future for Auburn Boulevard
By Hazel Ford–
A newly formed business association is planning big for the future of a high-traffic corridor in Citrus Heights. The Auburn Boulevard Business Association, or ABBA, is currently working to develop a strategy to help make Auburn Boulevard a vibrant destination for tourists and residents alike.
“Our vision is to make Auburn Boulevard a destination point,” ABBA Chairman Richard Hale told The Sentinel. “We get a lot of traffic along that corridor, but we want to make it a destination for if you want to dine out for the evening or if you need any kind of services.”
Food Review: new Vietnamese restaurant in Citrus Heights earns 5-stars
Decorated with strings of colorful flags, Bo Urban Corner presents a new modern and clean storefront on San Juan Avenue. Entering on a recent weekday, my companions and I took our seats and were given tall glasses of ice water while we considered our orders.
Freeman Nguyen, who co-owns the small eatery at the corner of San Juan and Sperry Drive with his son, made conversation with us while we deliberated, explaining the meals offered at the restaurant. The urban eatery has a simple menu with three main choices…
Checkers: Local franchisee plans new burger drive-thru in Citrus Heights
Seasoned fries, big burgers, chicken wings and milkshakes will soon be served up in Citrus Heights at a new drive-thru restaurant on Auburn Boulevard, if everything goes as planned.
Local Franchisee Ben Aibuedefe told The Sentinel his new Checkers drive-thru is planned for the corner of Grand Oaks and Auburn Boulevards, next to the Fireside Lanes bowling alley. He said the location will likely be around 1,000 square feet in size and won’t have any indoor seating, but will have a walk-up window and a few outdoor seats — a typical setup seen at Checkers around the country…
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