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June Events: What’s happening in Citrus Heights this month?

Events around Citrus Heights in June include multiple summer camps, an ice cream social, and the annual Stars and Stripes patriotic celebration…

A crowd gathers at the west entrance of the mall to watch the grand opening, April 19, 1972. // Sacramento Union - Citrus Heights Historical Society

The rise and fall of Sunrise Mall: The rise of a regional icon

Over the last five decades, the corner of Sunrise Boulevard and Greenback Lane has transformed dramatically, rising up from cow pastures into a bustling indoor mall…

Must Be Cow, an all you can eat buffet, is located at

Why this Korean buffet is called ‘Must Be Cow’

To find out the inspiration behind the unique name of the restaurant, The Sentinel staff sat down with Must Be Cow General Manager Andy Le…

June Events: What’s happening in Citrus Heights this month?

Events around Citrus Heights in June include multiple summer camps, an ice cream social, and the annual Stars and Stripes patriotic celebration…

A crowd gathers at the west entrance of the mall to watch the grand opening, April 19, 1972. // Sacramento Union - Citrus Heights Historical Society

The rise and fall of Sunrise Mall: The rise of a regional icon

Over the last five decades, the corner of Sunrise Boulevard and Greenback Lane has transformed dramatically, rising up from cow pastures into a bustling indoor mall…

Must Be Cow, an all you can eat buffet, is located at

Why this Korean buffet is called ‘Must Be Cow’

To find out the inspiration behind the unique name of the restaurant, The Sentinel staff sat down with Must Be Cow General Manager Andy Le…

A fire burns inside the vacant food court at Sunrise Mall, January 2026

Here’s what’s happened at Sunrise Mall over the last year

By Sara Beth Williams– After a spark of hope for potential redevelopment with a proposal from real estate mogul Ethan Conrad in early 2025, the Sunrise Mall has continued to decline, with stores vacating the mall in clusters.…

A mural on the wall of DarkHeart Brewing painted by "Mammxth"

2025 in review: Snapshots of Citrus Heights through our photographers’ lenses

Through the lenses of Sentinel staff and freelance photographers, The Sentinel has covered business, crime, civic and community events that have…

The interior of Sunrise Mall // File Photo CH Sentinel

A look back at 2025: Top stories covering Citrus Heights

The Sentinel has compiled some of the top stories that captured the most interest from readers in 2025.

A new trampoline park is proposed for 8525 Auburn Blvd., in the building that formerly housed Big Lots.

Adventure park preparing to open in the new year

A new trampoline adventure park is hoping to be open and ready for business in early 2026. 

Temporary Bright orange sign that reads "Business Open. Driveway Here."

$35M Auburn Blvd project expected to conclude mid-2026, officials say

Phase 2 of the Auburn Boulevard Complete Streets project is on track to be completed in June of 2026, officials said last week….

See which roads in Citrus Heights are scheduled for resurfacing

The Sentinel has broken down the list of roads into five districts based on this district map. Below is a list of all the roads expected to be resurfaced in the next year and a half…