
Auburn Blvd. construction project in Citrus Heights nearing halfway point
Phase 2 of the Auburn Boulevard Complete Streets project is nearing its projected halfway point, and progress is continuing on schedule,..

Sunrise Mall majority owner reportedly looking to exit
One Sunrise Mall property owner is actively pursuing an off-market sale…

Citrus Heights: 5 new restaurants to try in 2025
Whether you’re craving classic Mexican food, Asian cuisine, or something entirely new, we’ve rounded up five new spots that deserve a place on your must-try list.

Opening date set for Rally’s burger drive-thru in Citrus Heights
Sentinel staff report– After years of setbacks and delays, the franchise owner of a new Rally’s burger drive-thru on Auburn Boulevard said Thursday that he’s now hired and trained enough staff to set an opening date of October…

New police chief talks shootings, crime with business leaders
By Mike Hazlip— Newly appointed Citrus Heights Police Chief Alex Turcotte spoke at a monthly Auburn Boulevard Business Association (ABBA) meeting on Tuesday at Fireside Lanes bowling alley, saying overall crime is down but raising concerns about violent…

Questions surround sudden closure of Starbucks in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— Customers looking for their usual morning dose of caffeine will be disappointed to find the Starbucks in the Marketplace at Birdcage has shuttered its doors.

See which homes sold in Citrus Heights in Sept, and for how much
Sentinel staff report– A total of 109 homes closed sale last month in Citrus Heights, with the most expensive home selling for $700,000, while ten homes sold for under $300,000.

Pandemic delays push back opening date for new Asian bistro in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— Folsom Palace, a popular Asian cuisine and bar in Folsom, is still planning to expand to a new location next to Dos Coyotes in Citrus Heights — but pandemic-related delays have stalled progress.

Nearly half of the 260 homes in Citrus Heights’ newest development have sold
By Mike Hazlip— Homes are continuing to sell in the 260-home Citrus Heights housing development under construction off Arcadia Drive, near Sunrise Boulevard and Greenback Lane. KB Home Sacramento Division President Adam Hieb told The Sentinel in an…

Cemetery’s tree removal plan leads to postponed vote on expansion project
Sentinel staff report– A proposed cemetery expansion project in Citrus Heights hit a roadblock during a Planning Commission hearing last month after commissioners were divided over whether to approve an associated tree removal plan that is part of…

Job fair to be held Oct. 5th at Sunrise Mall
By Mike Hazlip— Those interested in finding work or transitioning to a new job may find what they’re looking for at an upcoming job fair in Citrus Heights.

The story behind this influential little print shop in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— Bill Van Duker has operated All Star Printing in Citrus Heights more than forty years, but his influence in the city extends far beyond the walls of the little shop at 7920 Alta Sunrise Drive.




