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.
Two new murals unveiled at Sylvan Corners to kick off new Citrus Heights arts district
Two new murals have been added to Sylvan Corners in an unveiling of a new local arts district.
Former sports bar in Citrus Heights set to become coffee shop
A former sports bar on Mariposa Avenue is moving closer to transforming into a new coffee shop…
Citrus Heights council votes 3-2 to fund fireworks show, patriotic event
Sentinel staff report– In a controversial vote Thursday night the Citrus Heights City Council narrowly approved spending up to $80,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funds to pay for a patriotic event this summer that will include a…
Five facts you probably didn’t know about Citrus Heights
By Sara Beth Williams– Citrus Heights recently celebrated its 25th anniversary of becoming a city, but the 14-square-mile region has thrived for decades beforehand. Below are five facts about Citrus Heights that many don’t know.
The story behind this Citrus Heights pizzeria, and its ties to a famous Hollywood club
By Mike Hazlip— Ciro’s Pizza Cafe on Old Auburn Road has been a fixture in Citrus Heights for decades, but its distinctive logo dates back to the 1950s with a famous nightclub in Hollywood once frequented by celebrities…
The tragic story behind this children’s monument at Rusch Park
By Sara Beth Williams– At Rusch Park, a lone monument stands encased in stone at the entrance to the playground near the softball fields with the inscription: “This playground memorial is dedicated in memory of those children who…
Cold Case: Renewed interest arises in unsolved murder of Citrus Heights boy
Sentinel staff report– In May, 1964, the murder of seven-year-old James (Jimmy) Gaul Jr. shook the small rural area of Citrus Heights. Almost 60 years later, the murder remains unsolved.
Editorial Picks: 5 must-try restaurants in Citrus Heights
Compiled by Sentinel staff– Citrus Heights boasts many restaurants that residents have come to know and love, and The Sentinel has compiled a list of our top five must-try restaurants in the city.
New book retells story of how Citrus Heights became a city
By Mike Hazlip— Coinciding with the city’s 25th birthday, a new book released this month details the 12-year battle to make Citrus Heights an incorporated city within Sacramento County.
The story behind this long-standing beauty college in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip– When Becky and Charles Hamilton built Citrus Heights Beauty College in 1969, afros, bouffants and pixy cuts were the popular styles of the day while “Sugar, Sugar” by The Archies was number one on Billboard’s…
Citrus Heights eyes mixed-use residential options for Auburn Blvd
By Mike Hazlip— The City of Citrus Heights is conducting a feasibility study to determine if under-used commercial lots along Auburn Boulevard could potentially become residential real estate.
