
‘Very bittersweet’: Family-owned gas station in Citrus Heights closes Thursday
After 50 years, the Pastor’s Valero gas station and Espresso Bar in Citrus Heights will be closing its doors at the end of the day on July 31.

Gift shop closed after decades inside Sunrise Mall
A traditional and long-standing gift shop inside Sunrise Mall has closed.

‘Only so much we can do.’ Sunrise Mall tenants trapped in the middle of legal fight
Scattered footsteps echo through the cavernous open spaces of a mall that once buzzed with activity as shop owners wait…

Off-road specialty store in Citrus Heights closes up shop
Sentinel staff report– A 4×4 shop on Cook Avenue near Auburn Boulevard has apparently shuttered its doors, with the parking lot empty, signage removed and no activity visible…

Popular roller rink in Citrus Heights marks 50 years in business
By Sara Beth Williams– Sunrise Rollerland first opened its doors in 1973, offering skating to the community of Citrus Heights.

The local housing market is hot again, but it’s not what you think
By Mike Hazlip— The Sacramento region’s housing market has gotten competitive again, but a local real estate expert says it’s…

Walgreens store left with zero shopping carts after thefts
By Mike Hazlip— A Walgreens store in Citrus Heights is in the process of replacing shopping carts that have all been stolen…

What’s happening with that old gas station on Auburn Blvd?
By Mike Hazlip— New activity can be seen at a long-vacant gas station in Citrus Heights, with excavation and permit activity occurring in recent months…

New signage, landscaping visible along Sunrise Blvd
Sentinel staff report– Drivers traveling through Citrus Heights on Sunrise Boulevard near the mall now see bright new signage and fresh landscaping in several locations along the frontage of the Marketplace at Birdcage shopping center.

New boba tea and dessert cafe coming to Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— A new boba tea cafe planning to offer drinks and desserts is coming soon to Citrus Heights.

Heavy rains delay construction of new Mesa Verde stadium
By Sara Beth Williams– More than 40 days of rain have caused construction on the new stadium at Mesa Verde High School to be delayed, pushing back the estimated completion date from…

Popular Japanese restaurant pulls oysters from menu
By Mike Hazlip— Fukumi Restaurant Group, which owns Japanese restaurants in Citrus Heights, Roseville and Folsom, is taking measures to curb reports of food poisoning related to oysters served at one of their locations…




