
Citrus Heights: 5 new restaurants to try in 2025
Whether you’re craving classic Mexican food, Asian cuisine, or something entirely new, we’ve rounded up five new spots that deserve a place on your must-try list.

Specialty coffee lounge planning to open in Citrus Heights
A coffee roasting company has plans to open a coffee lounge in the Marketplace at Birdcage shopping center in Citrus Heights.

5 new eateries to watch for in Citrus Heights
A wave of new food, drink, and specialty businesses are expected to open in Citrus Heights in the second half of 2025…

City says developer considering hotel at Sunrise and Greenback
Sentinel staff report– The City of Citrus Heights announced Friday that an application was submitted last week that “lays out a footprint” for a potential hotel at the corner of Sunrise Boulevard and Greenback Lane. “The proposed hotel…

Auto shop owner says thief spent 2 hours stealing catalytic converters
By Mike Hazlip— A Citrus Heights business owner says a thief stole several catalytic converters from his vehicle parked over night at his place of business.

Popular El Tapatio restaurant in Citrus Heights re-opens after fire
Sentinel staff report– Following repairs after a fire on Wednesday morning, El Tapatio Family Mexican Restaurant reopened its doors Friday evening.

Future in question for local coffee shop in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— Those passing by the coffee shop at the corner of San Juan Avenue and Sperry Drive have found its doors closed during regular business hours in recent days, prompting questions as to the future of…

Toys R Us to celebrate grand opening inside Macy’s at Sunrise Mall
By Sara Beth Williams– A long-cherished and popular national toy store will be holding its official grand opening later this month, with a week of celebration and giveaways inside Macy’s Women’s within the Sunrise Mall.

See’s Candies to open new retail shop, corporate offices in Citrus Heights
Sentinel staff report– A two-story building at the corner of Sunrise Boulevard and Uplands Way has been sold for $2 million, with a lease now in place to turn the location into a new flagship store and corporate…

Million-dollar Citrus Heights estate drops price tag to $895k
By Mike Hazlip— A four-bedroom, four-bathroom home in Citrus Heights, originally listed last year at over $1 million, has now seen its second price drop this year.

Bogart Film Festival to be held locally at Theatre in the Heights
By Sara Beth Williams– Theatre in the Heights will host its fifth annual Bogart Film Festival from Oct. 7-9 at their location at 8215 Auburn Blvd. Admission is free, and there are no reservations required, according to the…

Proposed ordinance seeks fines up to $500 for theft of shopping carts
By Philip Pesola– As part of a new plan to combat blight and clean up the city, public comment is currently being sought on a proposed ordinance aimed at reducing the number of abandoned shopping carts in the…




