New signals installed on Auburn Boulevard
A new set of stoplights have been installed on Auburn Boulevard in front of the Citrus Grove shopping center…
A look back at 2025: Top stories covering Citrus Heights
The Sentinel has compiled some of the top stories that captured the most interest from readers in 2025.
Adventure park preparing to open in the new year
A new trampoline adventure park is hoping to be open and ready for business in early 2026.
Another store has shuttered at Sunrise Mall, but there’s a glimmer of hope
By Sara Beth Williams– The latest closure at Sunrise Mall is a volunteer-operated store that sought to provide clothing for those experiencing homeless and housing instability, but the store’s former manage says there’s a chance it could still…
What’s going on with plans to improve Auburn Boulevard?
By Sara Beth Williams– More than a year after Auburn Boulevard Business Association (ABBA) president Richard Hale retired and stepped down from his position, the organization remains “dormant,” according to city officials and a prior co-chair…
Q&A: Who’s paying for those new 25-year banners near the mall?
Sentinel staff report– Residents traveling near Sunrise Mall in recent weeks may have seen new banners set up along the Sunrise-Greenback commercial corridor, prompting one reader to inquire why the banners have been set up and whether the…
Citrus Heights Walgreens store to permanently close
Sentinel staff report– One of the three Walgreens store locations in Citrus Heights will be permanently closing its doors on Feb. 20, 2024…
Housing market shows signs of ‘waking up’ for spring
By Mike Hazlip– The regional housing market is showing some positive signs after months of little movement, according to an area real estate appraiser…
Outgoing Citrus Heights Chamber director praised for ‘bang-up job’
By Sara Beth Williams– The City Council on Thursday recognized former Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Diane Ebbitt-Riehle for her service to the community…
New fitness club taking shape in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— Renovation work at the 150,000-square-foot Sunrise Village shopping center continues, with the coming addition of a new fitness club…
Citrus Heights business district celebrating 25th anniversary, amid renewal effort
Sentinel staff report– The Sunrise MarketPlace Business Improvement District is marking its 25th anniversary in Citrus Heights with a year-long celebration, while simultaneously navigating a critical renewal process for the district to continue in operation…
Another retailer is calling it quits at Sunrise Mall
Clothing and apparel retailer Tilly’s is the latest pending closure at Sunrise Mall, with the location currently displaying “store closing” signs and a final date of…
