
Longtime equipment rental center shutters in Citrus Heights. What happened?
An equipment rental location established over forty years ago in Citrus Heights has closed, after being sold and re-named just over a year ago…

What’s in the city’s drafted Commercial Property Reoccupancy ordinance?
City of Citrus Heights officials recently released a draft of a proposed Commercial Property Reoccupancy Ordinance that would both fine building owners who have vacant buildings that are unsightly or dilapidated and motivate business owners toward achieving reoccupancy…

Large vacant lot across from Leatherby’s drawing interest from developers
By Mike Hazlip— A one-acre vacant lot across from the Citrus Heights Leatherby’s restaurant is on the market for $750,000.

Tuesday Morning store in Citrus Heights on national store closure list
Sentinel staff report– The off-price retailer Tuesday Morning is seeking to close more than half of its stores nationwide, including the store at 7255 Greenback Ln. in Citrus Heights.

Has the housing market hit bottom in Citrus Heights?
By Mike Hazlip— Uncertainty among both buyers and sellers continues, as the months-long drop in home prices shows possible signs of leveling out…

Four large development projects, proposals to watch in Citrus Heights this year
By Mike Hazlip— Major development proposals and projects in Citrus Heights to keep an eye on in 2023 include a mix of commercial and residential projects in various areas of the city.

The story behind this huge wall mural in Citrus Heights
By Sara Beth Williams– Thanks to grants from the city and other sources, several murals now grace the walls of the Sunrise MarketPlace business district in Citrus Heights, including a large mural spanning one of the walls of…

New activity appears outside vacant Citrus Heights restaurant building
By Mike Hazlip— A long-vacant restaurant building formerly home to China Buffet on Sunrise Boulevard has new signage announcing a seafood buffet is coming soon, but…

New dance studio opens in Citrus Heights
By Sara Beth Williams– Phoenix Dance Institute officially opened its doors last month on the corner of Auburn Boulevard and Sylvan Road, offering ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, and other dance classes.

Musical comedy’s final showing this weekend in Citrus Heights
Sentinel staff report– Theatre in the Heights this weekend will host it final performances of the award-winning 2005 Broadway production “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.”

Citrus Heights music school sings new tune
By Mike Hazlip— Lafitte Music Center opened its doors in Citrus Heights about 7 years ago, and now the original owner, Jordane Lafitte, is taking a rest from the business to pursue other interests.





