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A popular shoe store in the Marketplace at Birdcage has closed and emptied of merchandise. // SB Williams

Local shoe store closes in Birdcage marketplace

A local shoe store located in a high-traffic area in the Marketplace at Birdcage, has permanently closed.

Citrus Heights' annual Sunday Funday held at Rusch Park in September, 2022.

City plans to discontinue annual Sunday Funday events at Rusch Park. Here’s why

The city plans to retire its annual Sunday Funday event and replace it with two concerts in the park events in 2026…

The building at 8501 Auburn Blvd. has been listed for sale. // SB Williams

Here’s what’s going on with the old Kmart building

Plans submitted by an area Ukrainian church proposing the remodel of a vacant commercial building on Auburn Boulevard into a new church have officially become withdrawn.

Larry Fritz stands with his wife, Maria Fritz, and mother-in-law Lucy Pitogo in front of his new home in Citrus Heights

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…

A portion of the Sunrise Mall leading to the former Sears building appears to be blocked off.

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

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…

Volunteers serve food to the unhoused during the Winter Sanctuary program, Jan. 30, 2025 // Ade Zulfikar, Alfred Sanchez

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…

An estimated 140 community members filled the City Council Chambers on Wednesday, April 23 to hear an amendment proposal to the Sunrise Tomorrow Specific Plan. // Mike Hazlip

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…

Ethan Conrad's request for an amendment to the Sunrise Tomorrow Specific Plan was rejected by the Citrus Heights City Council Wednesday, April 23, 2025. // SB Williams

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 Police Chief Alex Turcotte

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…

At least three buckets were observed in December 2024 by The Sentinel staff in the Sunrise Mall main corridor, positioned to catch water from the leaking roof. // SB Williams

City officials respond to growing frustration over Sunrise Mall

Frustration is growing over the dire state of Sunrise Mall, with many residents, mall employees and business owners voicing concerns…

The property on Old Auburn Road was home to Citrus Heights Preschool for decades until it closed abruptly in the spring of 2024. The City of Citrus Heights finalized the purchase of the property at the end of October 2024.

City announces plans for former Citrus Heights Preschool property

The Citrus Heights City Council has given the city the green light to move forward with plans to retrofit a recently purchased property on…