
Flaming Mountain now open in Citrus Heights; offers all-you-can-eat menu
Stacey Hanks contributed to this story– Flaming Mountain, a new face in the local restaurant scene, recently opened its doors for business on Greenback Lane near Fair Oaks Boulevard. The building, once home to the popular Mexican restaurant,…

Voting underway online to select ‘Best of Citrus Heights’ businesses
Sentinel staff report– Got a favorite local business or restaurant you want to show support for? Through May 18, the Citrus Heights community can cast votes online for local businesses they feel are worthy to win the “Best…

New drone video shows latest progress on Citrus Heights medical building
Sentinel staff report– A new video with aerial footage shows the latest progress on Dignity Health’s 68,000-square-foot medical office building at the corner of Greenback Lane and Fountain Square Drive. Dignity Health Spokeswoman Brooke Burgess said the latest…

Citrus Heights Sears store to close; liquidation sales to begin by April 27
Sentinel staff report– The Sears store at Sunrise Mall will be closing this summer, joining the demise of Toys ‘R’ Us and other brick-and-mortar retailers in the age of online retail domination. The Sears store at Roseville’s Westfield…

Citrus Heights News Briefs: appeal denied, local jobs, felony arrest
Latest local news briefs include the city council denying a neighborhood group’s appeal against a 42-unit townhouse project near Sylvan Corners, Citrus Heights police arresting a man for vehicle theft and felony evasion, Dos Coyotes hiring in Citrus…

New Citrus Heights PizzaRev offers custom pizzas, craft beer on tap
A new fast-casual pizza restaurant is now open at the newly remodeled Alta Sunrise retail center in Citrus Heights, serving up custom 11-inch pizzas and offering a wide selection of beer and ciders on 20 taps. Located at…

Broker Associate: boarded-up Citrus Heights home now in escrow
Sentinel staff report– The dilapidated and boarded-up home at the corner of Old Auburn Road and Mariposa Avenue is now in escrow, after being listed in February at an asking price of $400,000. Ken Dick, a broker associate…

Q&A: What’s going on in front of Costco and Walmart in Citrus Heights?
Sentinel staff report– If you’ve driven by the Costco and Walmart on Auburn Boulevard in the past week or so, you’ve likely seen some heavy machinery, construction signs, and somewhat-confusing traffic detours in the parking lot.

Owner moving forward with plan for new burger drive-thru on Auburn Blvd
Sentinel staff report– Drivers seeking a quick bite to eat on Auburn Boulevard may have two new drive-thru options before the end of the year: one specializing in pizza by the slice, and the other serving up seasoned fries,…

New Sunrise Thai Restaurant brings flavor, custom options to Citrus Heights
Sentinel staff report– Since opening for business on Nov. 27 last year, a new family owned and operated restaurant has been serving up Thai food and earning satisfied reviews from diners at a small location tucked away behind…

Citrus Heights planning commission gives go-ahead for 3 proposals
Sentinel staff report– Citrus Heights planning commissioners approved a trio of separate proposals following public hearings on Wednesday night, one of which was brought forward by the new owners of Sunrise Mall and another by a property owner…

Meet Kimberly Berg, owner of Citrus Heights Car Wash
15 years ago, Kimberly Berg left a comfortable career in the corporate world to take on ownership of a self-serve car wash in Citrus Heights. Her 24-hour car wash now stands out not only due to its high-visibility location…