How much greenspace is envisioned in the city’s plan for Sunrise Mall?
With almost 100 acres of property to potentially redevelop with housing, retail, entertainment, and office space, the Sunrise Tomorrow Specific Plan has suggested a variety of ways in which developers can incorporate open and green space throughout the…
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…
What’s still open at Sunrise Mall?
Once a bustling retail hub, Sunrise Mall now sits nearly vacant, with roughly a fifth of its tenant capacity filled…
‘Not a Vacation’: Citrus Heights Council defends Colorado trip, reports findings
The Citrus Heights City Council, along with city staff, returned last week from a three-day visit to…
Citrus Heights home listed for record breaking $1.4 million
A sprawling, custom-built home in Citrus Heights has been listed for sale for nearly $1.5 million…
Inside Sunrise Mall: Meet the owner of Citrus Heights’ only community theater
Despite the ongoing departure of retailers from Sunrise Mall, Royal Stage Theater remains open and continues to offer Citrus Heights residents a safe, family-friendly space…
One of Citrus Heights’ oldest businesses listed for sale at nearly $5.4M
After recently celebrating 50 years in business, Sunrise Rollerland in Citrus Heights has been listed for sale…
Citrus Heights Police K9 service dog remembered for ‘incredible legacy’
A retired Citrus Heights police service K9 credited with saving lives and taking down an armed gunman, has passed away…
Hot Topic store at Sunrise Mall has officially closed
National retailer Hot Topic has closed inside Sunrise Mall…
Guest Column: The false promise of zoning
By Mark Dempsey– Zoning is a series of (necessarily) false promises, made in (unnecessarily) unclear zoning codes, at least as California’s local governments practice it now…
Sunrise Mall loses longtime anchor store as Macy’s shutters
After over four decades residing in Sunrise Mall, Macy’s has officially closed its doors…
