
Citrus Heights council approves purchase of vacant church land; Vice Mayor questions investment
The Citrus Heights City Council voted 4-1 on Wednesday to approve the purchase of vacant land on Sylvan Road owned by Bayside Covenant Church…

Future Amazon Fresh store in Citrus Heights to feature alcohol tasting area
The Citrus Heights City Council on Wednesday voted unanimously to approve a letter allowing for the issuance of an alcohol license to an incoming Amazon Fresh grocery store…

What’s going on with plans for apartment complex near Sunrise Mall?
Construction on a proposed three-story apartment complex located at 6031 Sunrise Vista Drive has yet to begin after the project was approved over two years ago.

Owner of future burger drive-thru moving ahead with plans in Citrus Heights
Despite COVID-19 business shutdowns leading California into a projected multi-year recession, the owner of a future Checker’s burger drive-thru is moving ahead with plans.

Love Local: City launches campaign to support Citrus Heights businesses
Responding to a dramatic slowdown in economic activity from coronavirus mitigation efforts, the City of Citrus Heights has launched a new campaign to encourage residents to shop at essential local businesses that remain open.

Local restaurants get creative with new menu items during shelter-in-place orders
From a home-made ice cream kit, to make-your-own pizza and “survival” taco kits, local restaurants are getting creative during the COVID-19 crisis.

Coronavirus: These Citrus Heights stores offer special senior shopping hours
Local Citrus Heights grocery store and gas service locations are dedicating specific hours of the work day to “Senior Shopping” times for those most at-risk regarding COVID-19.

Citrus Heights businesses struggle, adapt to life amid virus crisis
While some businesses remain shuttered in Citrus Heights, others have adapted to life during the COVID-19 health crisis in various ways.

Realtor’s Corner: How’s the local housing market holding up?
Guest column by real estate broker Beth Moran– Citrus Heights has not escaped the impact of the coronavirus pandemic as we seem to be on par with the rest of the five-county region, with slowing sales.

Here’s the 3 concept options for the future of Sunrise Mall
Citrus Heights city leaders gathered earlier this month to consider three different conceptual options for a re-envisioned Sunrise Mall.

Want take-out? Here’s what’s closed and open in Citrus Heights during COVID-19 crisis
The Sentinel is making its coronavirus coverage available to all readers, with no subscription required. Please consider a digital subscription for just $3.99/mo. to support local news in Citrus Heights. Updated 5:17 p.m., March 24–Sentinel staff report– The City of…

Preferred plan for future Sunrise Mall area includes hotel, 800+ residential units
While coronavirus concerns continue to dominate discussion and dampen economic activity, planning continues for major redevelopment of the declining 100-acre Sunrise Mall in Citrus Heights.




