Community celebrates $21M San Juan High School stadium project completion
San Juan High School marked the completion of its newly modernized football stadium with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday morning…
The rise and fall of Sunrise Mall: A downward spiral
By Sara Beth Williams– With four major anchor retailers and at least 100 stores, Sunrise Mall hit its stride during the 80s and 90s. Doyle Phelan, who managed the mall for 23 years until 2008, said even the…
Plans move forward to reopen long-blighted Auburn Boulevard gas station
Those driving down Auburn Boulevard north toward the city limits may have noticed new signage on an old, vacant gas station and convenience store on the corner of Oak Grove Avenue…
New bakery, restaurant, planned for Citrus Heights shopping center
Plans for a new bakery shop and a separate restaurant are in the works for a building in Copperwood Square on Sunrise Boulevard.
Martial Arts academy coming to Citrus Heights
A long-vacant building with a nostalgic history and recognizable architectural design has a new tenant.
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
‘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…
