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A crowd gathers at the west entrance of the mall to watch the grand opening, April 19, 1972. // Sacramento Union - Citrus Heights Historical Society

The rise and fall of Sunrise Mall: The rise of a regional icon

Over the last five decades, the corner of Sunrise Boulevard and Greenback Lane has transformed dramatically, rising up from cow pastures into a bustling indoor mall…

Grocery Outlet store owners Greg and Stephanie Ashworth stand with Citrus Heights Mayor and Vice Mayor, and members of Citrus Heights PAL, celebrating the grand opening their new Grocery Outlet location. Thursday, April 2, 2026. // SB Williams

Second Grocery Outlet opens in Citrus Heights

Another Grocery Outlet opened in Citrus Heights on Thursday, after months of construction and weeks of preparation stocking shelves…

100-year-old Ted Mitchell stands with Citrus Heights Historical Society President Larry Fritz during Mitchell's 100th birthday celebration. March 15, 2026. // Courtesy of Larry Fritz

Citrus Heights man with deep roots celebrates 100th birthday

One of the oldest living residents of Citrus Heights recently marked a major milestone, celebrating his 100th birthday surrounded by family and friends…

A map included in the city's April 27, 2023 agenda packet shows locations being considered for annexation.

Two City Council members want to revisit annexation discussion

Two of five Citrus Heights City Council members want to discuss the possibility of annexing portions of unincorporated Sacramento County, while a third councilmember is requesting the examination of possibly annexing or reorganizing parts of the Sunrise Recreation…

A project rendering of potential redevelopment plans for the Sunrise Mall property, including the addition of a Sports Center, along with several other buildings surrounding. // City of Citrus Heights

‘We have a lot of work left to do.’ What happens next with Sunrise Mall?

Following the approval of an historic private-public partnership that could result in the transformation of Sunrise Mall, the city and the developers outlined the next steps in the process of bringing redevelopment of the mall to fruition…

Dozens gathered at a City Council meeting to hear about future plans for Sunrise Mall, March 11, 2026. // SB Williams

‘Historic’ City Council vote advances plans for $120M sports complex at Sunrise Mall

The Citrus Heights City Council voted unanimously Wednesday evening approving a public-private partnership between the city of Citrus Heights and The Mettle Shop, that could result in the transformation of the Sunrise Mall property within the next 1…

Developer behind Sunrise Mall sports center shifted plans from Folsom to Citrus Heights

The developer proposing a sports complex for a portion of the Sunrise Mall property in Citrus Heights was previously behind plans for a major sports complex in Folsom…

O Tasty Mongolian Barbeque plans to open this spring in Copperwood Square. // SB Williams

New bakery, restaurant, under construction in Citrus Heights

A new Mongolian barbeque restaurant along with a bakery are both currently under construction in suites adjacent to Starbucks on Sunrise Boulevard, with at least one planning to open…

BREAKING: 11-acre sports, entertainment complex proposed for Sunrise Mall

A proposed partnership between the city of Citrus Heights, The Mettle Shop, and Tallen Capital Partners could bring an 11-acre, 160,000-square-foot sports and entertainment complex…

Family owners Antonio and Patricia Reynoso stand in their brick and mortar embroidery shop, Inca Threads. // SB Williams

Inca Threads brings custom embroidery to Citrus Heights

What began as a small garage operation grew into a brick-and-mortar storefront along Auburn Boulevard, where Antonio Reynoso now welcomes customers into Inca Threads, a custom embroidery shop…

Owner Steve Grubbs (middle), Regional Manager Ryan Rafferty, (left) stand with Dutch Bros employees on opening day of the new Auburn Blvd. "Fireside" Dutch Bros location, March 2, 2026. // SB Williams

New coffee shop opens on Auburn Boulevard

A new drive-thru coffee shop has opened on Auburn Boulevard at Grand Oaks Boulevard in Citrus Heights…

Sunrise Rollerland is located at 6001 Sunrise Vista Drive. // SB Williams

Iconic roller rink sells, new owner to continue skating tradition

After more than five decades as a staple of the local community, Sunrise Rollerland has announced it has been sold…