
‘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…

Employment: Four jobs in Citrus Heights that pay over $40k
By Phillip Pesola– Many businesses in Citrus Heights are hiring for a variety of positions, from retail to food service and tech jobs. While most jobs are in the $16-20 per hour range, a review of local jobs…

More homes on market see price drops in Citrus Heights, region
By Mike Hazlip— Rapidly rising mortgage rates are causing a “massive impact” on the prices home buyers are able to afford, according to a regional analyst.

Q&A: Will that new California Burrito ever open in Citrus Heights?
By Mike Hazlip— Residents looking for their California Burrito fix at a “coming soon” location in Citrus Heights continue to wait for the business to open. The restaurant chain plans to open a new location at 7858 Lichen…

Voting under way for best Citrus Heights businesses
Sentinel staff report– Through the end of June, community members are invited to vote online for their favorite local businesses to win this year’s “Best of Citrus Heights” contest, put on by the Chamber of Commerce.

Citrus Heights restaurant latest target of vandalism in area
By Mike Hazlip— A vandalism incident last week resulted in damages of around $28,000 at a popular Japanese noodle restaurant near Sunrise Boulevard and Madison Avenue.

Longtime Citrus Heights salon abruptly closes after death of owner
By Mike Hazlip— A local hair salon in operation for more than 40 years has permanently closed after the tragic death of the owner, a note on the door says.

POLICE: Citrus Heights business used as front for illegal gambling
By Mike Hazlip— A business in the Grand Oaks shopping center along Auburn Boulevard was a front for an illegal gambling operation, according to police and nearby business owners. Citrus Heights police announced Friday that officers serving a…

Firehouse Subs set to open in Citrus Heights next month
By Mike Hazlip– Citrus Heights is slated to get a new sandwich shop next month, with Firehouse Subs on track to become the second tenant in a new building at the Sunrise Village shopping center.

Citrus Heights is on track to get two new fitness clubs
Sentinel staff report– Despite fitness centers taking a significant hit amid forced closures during the pandemic, the industry appears to be on the rebound with two new clubs slated to open in Citrus Heights.




