
Developer looks to build 10 homes on large lot near Madera Park
By Mike Hazlip— A developer looking to build ten homes on an undeveloped two-acre parcel near Madera Park spoke with residents at a community meeting Tuesday.

Real Estate: What can $450k buy you in Citrus Heights?
By Mike Hazlip— The hot housing market is continuing into 2022 and the average home price in Citrus Heights now edging north of $450,000.

Citrus Heights thrift shop announces permanent closure
By Mike Hazlip— After three years in business and toughing it out through pandemic shutdowns, construction projects, and flooding, Kelsee’s Purse is closing its doors for good. The store’s final day is Saturday, January 15.

Recent rains delay reopening of Citrus Heights Wendy’s
Sentinel staff report– The Wendy’s restaurant at 6435 Antelope Rd. was hardly recognizable last week, with just a shell of the structure standing at the site as crews continue a major modernization of the building.

Falafel Corner looks ready to open new location in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— Signage announcing a future Falafel Corner restaurant has recently appeared next to Round Table Pizza on Sunrise Boulevard, near Antelope Road.

Five businesses Citrus Heights said goodbye to in 2021
By Mike Hazlip— While Citrus Heights welcomed a dozen new restaurants along with other businesses in 2021, it also saw several departures during the same year.

What stores are still open at Sunrise Mall?
By Mike Hazlip— Despite declining sales and a climbing vacancy rate in the past decade, nearly 40 stores remain open at Sunrise Mall, ranging from a kids arcade to food, jewelry and clothing. An employee at the mall’s…

Raley’s shopping plaza in Citrus Heights sells for $16.75M
By Mike Hazlip— The Raley’s-anchored retail center at Lichen Drive and Antelope Road has been sold for $16,750,000, according to an announcement by commercial real estate firm Marcus and Millichap.

A look back at 2021: top stories about Citrus Heights from the past year
Sentinel staff report– The past year saw new development projects and business openings in Citrus Heights, along with changes at City Hall, rising real estate costs, several abrupt closures, and more.

These 7 new eateries have plans to open in Citrus Heights in 2022
By Mike Hazlip— After welcoming a dozen new restaurants in 2021, Citrus Heights is slated to get at least a half-dozen more eateries in 2022 — if plans go as expected.

Toys ‘R’ Us making a comeback with new store at Sunrise Mall
Sentinel staff report– Toys “R” Us has plans to return to Citrus Heights with a new, smaller “shop-inside-a-shop” business model in the Macy’s store at Sunrise Mall.

Falling Prices discount store to open in Citrus Heights next month
By Mike Hazlip— A new store for bargain hunters is slated to open in January to fill the remaining space in a long-vacant building at 6422 Tupelo Drive.