Popular ‘Hotpot’ restaurant reopens in Citrus Heights after closure during pandemic
By Mike Hazlip— Hotpot Express near Stone’s Casino on Antelope Road has reopened after closing its doors during the pandemic.
Renovation of 15-acre Citrus Heights shopping center continues
By Mike Hazlip— Framing is now up for a new building in the former Coco’s location at Sunrise Boulevard and Madison Avenue, along with additional construction work throughout the Sunrise Village shopping center.
Concern raised over city’s plan for new median islands on Auburn Blvd.
By Mike Hazlip— With funding for the $23 million second phase of the Auburn Boulevard Complete Streets Revitalization Project now secured and plans moving forward, at least one business owner along the corridor is raising concerns about proposed…
New burger drive-thru sees long lines after opening in Citrus Heights
Sentinel staff report– Opening day on Tuesday for the new Rally’s burger drive-thru on Auburn Boulevard saw long lines of cars extending into the adjacent bowling alley parking lot, with additional customers lining up at a walk-up window.
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.
