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.
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.
$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….
7 family friendly things to do in Citrus Heights
Families looking for local places to keep kids occupied throughout the summer months in Citrus Heights, can find a limited range of opportunities including a skating rink, bowling alley, gaming cafe and kids’ playhouse and arcade…
8 spots to grab a late-night eat in Citrus Heights
Residents looking to satisfy that late-night craving can take advantage of several spots in the city that are open past midnight, including four locations which are open 24/7…
Meet John Klunder: a suburban farmer in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— Known as “Farmer John” to friends and neighbors, Citrus Heights resident John Klunder and his wife use their storied property to grow farm-to-fork produce…
Have you checked out these five new businesses in Citrus Heights?
Several businesses have opened in 2024, including a new thrift store, an imaging center, an events center, a batting cage facility and a gaming cafe.
Design plans under review for proposed church on Auburn Blvd
An area Ukrainian church has submitted architectural plans for their newly acquired 50,500-square-foot commercial space on Auburn Boulevard…
What’s going on with the plans for a hotel at Sunrise Mall?
After a year-and-a half-under review, plans to subdivide a 2.8-acre parcel in the corner of the Sunrise Mall parking lot into three parcels are expected to be completed by…
Charter school to relocate campus to Citrus Heights office building
By Sara Beth Williams– American River Collegiate Academy, which initially planned to build a new campus on Antelope Road, has announced plans to relocate to a long-term campus in Citrus Heights for the 2024-25 school year…
New archway signage installed at Citrus Heights shopping plaza
Sentinel staff report– Morning drivers traveling along Sunrise Boulevard on Tuesday could see a large crane setting new archway signage in place over…
Citrus Heights nonprofit to re-launch men’s mentorship program for kids of single moms
By Mike Hazlip– Single Mom Strong, which is headquartered in Citrus Heights, this year is pairing volunteer men with children of single mothers in a program that is re-starting after being on hold during the pandemic…
