Citrus Heights businessman selling local family-owned gas station
After 50 years, the Pastor family announced they are selling Pastor’s Valero, according to an announcement by the family on social media…
Aging sign falls off front of popular Citrus Heights burger spot
A burger restaurant is awaiting new front facade signage following the collapse of the previous sign last week….
Clothing store leaves Sunrise Mall, future uncertain
After closing in 2023 and then reopening in the spring of 2024, the Underground Clothing Connection has officially vacated Sunrise Mall…
Grand Oaks Shopping Center welcomes two new businesses
By Sara Beth Williams– The Grand Oaks Plaza on Auburn Boulevard is seeing new business activity, with two new businesses opening their doors and one business opening up to the public for the first time in almost a…
Stones Casino recognizes WEAVE exec with community award
By Mike Hazlip— The CEO of Women Escaping A Violent Environment (WEAVE) was recognized with a Stones Gambling Hall “21 Award” during a Dec. 14 ceremony.
City seeks $10M housing-related grant for Sunrise Mall plan
By Phillip Pesola– The Citrus Heights City Council last week voted unanimously to seek a state grant of up to $10 million to be used toward the Sunrise Tomorrow Specific Plan.
Lights Out: What’s with the dark parking lot at Sunrise Mall?
By Mike Hazlip— Mall shoppers and patrons of a recently opened children’s theater have found a large portion of the Sunrise Mall parking lot dark in recent weeks, prompting questions about safety and maintenance.
Natural food store closes in Citrus Heights after owner’s tragic death
By Mike Hazlip— The Elliott’s Fine Nutrition store on Greenback Lane has permanently closed its doors, after the owner was killed during an East Sacramento robbery.
Rain damages drywall, concrete left outside abandoned Movie Grill site
By Mike Hazlip— Thousands of dollars worth of drywall sheets and concrete bags, apparently left behind in the wake of Studio Movie Grill’s bankruptcy, now sit at the site damaged by weather.
New kids playhouse opens in Citrus Heights shopping center
By Sara Beth Williams– A new indoor playground celebrated its grand opening last month at the corner of Antelope Road and Sunrise Boulevard in Citrus Heights.
President of Auburn Boulevard Business Association retires
By Mike Hazlip— After heading up the Auburn Boulevard Business Association (ABBA) since its inception and running a local auto shop for three decades, Richard Hale has passed on leadership responsibilities to a successor.
Big Lots to close Citrus Heights store
Sentinel staff report– After first opening three years ago in a portion of the former Kmart building on Auburn Boulevard, Big Lots will reportedly be closing its Citrus Heights store in January.
