
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…

‘Secret Santa’ surprises struggling thrift shop with new signage
By Mike Hazlip— Despite being partially hidden behind temporary construction fencing, business has picked up at a thrift store at 7044 Sunrise Blvd. after a banner recently appeared to direct traffic to the struggling shop.

Opening date for Raising Cane’s in Citrus Heights pushed to Dec. 19
Sentinel staff report– The long-awaiting opening date for a new chicken fingers drive-thru restaurant in front of Hobby Lobby on Greenback Lane has been delayed by a week.

New sushi restaurant opens in Citrus Heights
Sentinel staff report– A new sushi restaurant is now open on Sunrise Boulevard in Citrus Heights, featuring traditional Japanese sushi and various hibachi grill entrees.

City seeing ‘a ton of interest’ from developers in Sunrise Mall plans
By Mike Hazlip— With the Sunrise Tomorrow plan for the 100-acre Sunrise Mall property now approved, the city says significant interest is being seen from developers.

Q&A: What’s going on at the former sports bar on Mariposa Avenue?
Sentinel staff report– Following sale of the property in August, construction activity has been observed at the former 10th Inning sports bar at 7753 Mariposa Ave. and questions have been raised about what future use is planned for…

Owner of Citrus Heights’ oldest salon looks to pass on talent to next generation
By Mike Hazlip— Victoria Wolfe learned how to cut hair at 14, and now the 64-year-old is passing along her hard-won wisdom on to the next generation of cosmetologists.

Opening date nears for new chicken fingers drive-thru on Greenback Lane
Despite national supply chain issues and labor shortages, Raising Cane’s says it’s on track to open its newest restaurant in Citrus Heights next month.

New owners work with city to revitalize Auburn Blvd strip mall
By Mike Hazlip— Over the past year, Citrus Heights native Ronald Dillman and a business partner have been working with the city to revitalize a plaza on Auburn Boulevard, bringing new life to an aging property.

City says new business license filings are up this year in Citrus Heights
Sentinel staff report– Highlighting signs of economic recovery in Citrus Heights, the city’s interim manager said in a recent State of the City update that new business license filings are up significantly this year, compared to the prior…




