
Take a Look: see 3 aerial, side views of proposed ARCO on Sunrise Blvd
The Sentinel has obtained these three renderings of the proposed new ARCO gas station and car wash at the corner of Sunrise Boulevard and Sungarden Drive. Images were provided by Barghausen Consulting, which is listed as the applicant…

Images of proposed Citrus Heights ARCO released; opposition continues
Artistic renderings of the proposed 24-hour ARCO on Sunrise Boulevard were presented to a group of residents and business owners Wednesday night, drawing some positive comments — but mostly objections from nearby residents. In a meeting that was…

These 6 restaurants and businesses plan to open in Citrus Heights this year
Yogurt. Coffee. Pizza. Southwestern food. What do all of these have in common? They’re all menu options at new restaurants slated to open in Citrus Heights by the end of 2017. Restaurants and businesses already opened this year…

2017 Spring Carnival to bring rides, attractions to Sunrise Mall
Promising to bring 10 days of rides and amusement to Citrus Heights, the annual Spring Carnival is scheduled to once again set up in the Sunrise Mall parking lot from March 10 through 19. Harry Mason, CEO of…

Opening date finally set for Black Bear Diner in Citrus Heights
The long-awaited opening date of Black Bear Diner near the corner of Sunrise Boulevard and Madison Avenue has finally been announced. Jerry Mercer, a vice president of Black Bear Diner, told The Sentinel in an email on Thursday…

Opening date finally set for new Crepes & Burgers restaurant
The long-awaited Crepes & Burgers restaurant on Auburn Boulevard will finally be opening its doors for business at the end of this month. “We are super excited because we are finally ready to open this Jan. 30, 2017,”…

Outdated strip mall on Sunrise Blvd undergoing major face-lift
Updated Jan. 26, 8:54 a.m.– Construction is currently underway to renovate a strip mall at the corner of Alta Sunrise Drive and Sunrise Boulevard in Citrus Heights, preparing the way for several new restaurants and retail shops. The…

Residents organize, gather signatures to oppose new ARCO on Sunrise Blvd
About 40 residents and business owners gathered in the community room at city hall Wednesday night to discuss strategy for opposing a proposal to build an ARCO gas station and convenience store at the corner of Sunrise Boulevard…

Windows smashed at kids used clothing store; gumball machine stolen
Owners of Once Upon a Child in Citrus Heights received an unwanted visit last week when their store’s front windows were shattered and a gumball machine filled with change was stolen. Maxa Roe, who owns the children’s used…

Citrus Heights News Briefs: coffee conflict, police pursuit, Frost, sewage rates
Latest local news briefs include concerns over a new coffee drive-thru locating next to a donut shop, a Citrus Heights man being sought by Bay Area authorities, former mayor and councilwoman Sue Frost being sworn in as county…

Images: SummerPlace Living project in Citrus Heights
See architectural renderings and a site plan of the new SummerPlace care facility in Citrus Heights, as presented to the planning commission on Jan. 11, 2017

Proposed 93-bed assisted living facility gains final extension from city
Nearly a decade after receiving necessary permits from the city, construction work on a vacant 4.5-acre lot on Sunrise Boulevard in Citrus Heights is expected to finally move forward this year. The 93-bed SummerPlace assisted living and memory…