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Water From Leaking Water Fountain in the Sunrise Mall Food Court. May 20, 2025. // City of Citrus Heights

Sunrise Mall majority owner has now accrued over $3.5M in fines

The troubled Sunrise Mall property and its majority owner have now accumulated over $3.5 million in fines to kick off the new year, city officials say….

The first 8 homes in a 26-home housing project on Sayonara Drive in Citrus Heights are currently under construction, expected to be completed in late spring. // SB Williams

Phase 3 of Sayonara housing project in Citrus Heights to begin accepting applications Feb. 1

Applications for 14 new affordable homes in Citrus Heights will officially open on Feb. 1 as part of Phase 3 of a partnership project between Habitat for Humanity Greater Sacramento and the City of Citrus Heights…

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.…

Sunrise Mall

City to discuss potential purchase of Sunrise Mall parcels in closed session

 Citrus Heights City Council is scheduled to hold a closed session meeting to discuss real estate negotiations with Namdar Realty Group involving three property parcels, according to an agenda packet released on Friday…

`Artist "Mammxth" stands in front of one of 2 murals he painted at Beach Hut Deli. // SB WIlliams

Meet the artist behind this Citrus Heights mural

Anyone who’s stepped inside Beach Hut Deli in Citrus Heights is bound to notice two beach-themed murals that lend bold creativity to the laid back atmosphere.

Community members and Citrus Heights Police gathered together at Foundation Christian Church for a National Night Out event hosted by CHASEN, Aug. 5, 2025. // SB Williams

Police, neighbors, businesses, celebrate National Night Out in Citrus Heights

This year, 14 registered National Night Out events took place throughout Citrus Heights on Tuesday, Aug. 5, including some inaugural events…

Several palm trees have been removed from the median on Sunrise Boulevard. // SB Williams

Why are some palm trees removed from Sunrise Boulevard in Citrus Heights?

Several palm trees were removed from the median on Sunrise Boulevard between Sayonara Drive and Arcadia Drive, leaving many residents wondering why…

Sunrise Mall sign

What’s happened at Sunrise Mall since the city filed its lawsuit?

Concern over Sunrise Mall’s condition continues to mount, as businesses still open inside the mall call for the community to rally together to support their livelihood, while some residents on social media are calling for the mall to…

Family owned Pastor's Valero gas station and espresso bar is expected to close their doors for the last time on July 31, 2025. // Sophia Otterstad

‘Very bittersweet’: Family-owned gas station in Citrus Heights closes Thursday

After 50 years, the Pastor’s Valero gas station and Espresso Bar in Citrus Heights will be closing its doors at the end of the day on July 31. 

‘Only so much we can do.’ Sunrise Mall tenants trapped in the middle of legal fight

Scattered footsteps echo through the cavernous open spaces of a mall that once buzzed with activity as shop owners wait…

A local family is selling its family owned gas station.

Citrus Heights businessman selling local family-owned gas station

After 50 years, the Pastor family announced they are selling Pastor’s Valero, according to an announcement by the family on social media…

Sunrise Mall

Clothing store leaves Sunrise Mall, future uncertain

After closing in 2023 and then reopening in the spring of 2024, the Underground Clothing Connection has officially vacated Sunrise Mall…