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.
22 businesses Citrus Heights said goodbye to in 2025
While many businesses opened in Citrus Heights this year, multiple businesses have also shuttered over the past year — with a dozen of those occurring inside Sunrise Mall…
Apartments behind Sunrise Mall taking shape
Construction on a future set of apartment buildings behind Sunrise Mall is progressing. with two distinct three-story buildings taking shape…
Construction underway on new apartment complex behind Sunrise Mall
After three years, amid controversy and delays with the project, heavy construction equipment could be seen this week on Sunrise Vista Drive…
Citrus Heights native wins second film festival award
Local Mesa Verde High School alum Chris Laird took home a Best Actor award from the SacTown Movie Buffs film festival…
From Orangevale to Citrus Heights: Local history advocate returns to his roots
After more than three decades living in Orangevale, Citrus Heights Historical Society President Larry Fritz and his wife have officially moved…
Why is Sunrise Mall redevelopment taking so long to start?
With multiple businesses closing inside Sunrise Mall and rumors online alleging the imminent demolition of the mall, many residents have voiced concerns regarding the 20-year timeline of redevelopment…
Sunrise Mall: A future in limbo for businesses inside
The fate of Sunrise Mall businesses hangs in the balance as Ethan Conrad Properties has dropped plans to purchase the remaining 50 acres of the Sunrise Mall property…
Big Day of Giving: Citrus Heights nonprofits seek community support, request donations
Below are five local nonprofits that are petitioning the community to donate to various causes…
Why Citrus Heights said ‘no’ to Sunrise Mall amendment proposal
By Sara Beth Williams– The Citrus Heights City Council, with an estimated 140 community members, and Ethan Conrad, CEO of Ethan Conrad Properties, discussed the Sunrise Mall’s future late into the night last Wednesday, culminating in the rejection…
Citrus Heights Council upholds vision for Sunrise Tomorrow, rejects amendment request
The Citrus Heights City Council chambers were filled to standing room only on Wednesday night at City Hall as the City Council deliberated the future of Sunrise Mall…
Citrus Heights annual report shows significant increase in police activity, arrests
Citrus Heights Police Department data released this month shows more than 1,000 additional quality-of-life citations were issued in 2024…
