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Veteran Kermit Schayltz (left) and Scott Miller (right) in American Canyon setting up the Traveling Wall in September, 2025. // Courtesy of Kermit Schayltz

This veteran proves service, resilience, doesn’t end after war

For local business owner and Vietnam veteran Kermit Schayltz, service to his country and service to his community go hand in hand…

Roller Rink inside Sunrise Rollerland.

Owners want local roller rink to continue on, amid strong buyer interest

By Sara Beth Williams– One of the region’s oldest roller rinks, which was listed for sale in the spring and recently dropped in price, is attracting strong interest from potential buyers. Amid the interest from buyers from across…

A veteran-themed mural graces the wall of Stones Gambling Hall's parking garage. // SB Williams

The inspiration behind this Veterans-Themed mural at Stones Gambling Hall

By Sara Beth Williams– A veteran-themed mural graces a portion of the wall on Stones Gambling Hall’s parking garage in Citrus Heights, standing as a public tribute to the men and women who served in the Vietnam War.…

Sunrise Mall development proposal pulled a second time from upcoming council agenda

The city announced Thursday afternoon that the owner-initiated presentation for a proposed amendment to the Sunrise Tomorrow Specific Plan has been pulled from the upcoming…

A vacant building once home to Boston’s Pizza Restaurant & Sports Bar at 5511 Sunrise Blvd. in Citrus Heights

What’s coming to Citrus Heights in 2025? Six businesses to watch for

Multiple businesses are already preparing to take up residence in Citrus Heights or relocate to another building in the city…

New date set for city to consider developer’s controversial plan for Sunrise Mall

A prominent regional developer’s proposed amendment to the Sunrise Tomorrow Specific Plan is scheduled to be discussed later this month…

A black collapsable gate has been drawn across the corridor at Sunrise Mall. // SB Williams

What’s happening with Sunrise Mall?

Hardship has plagued an already barely breathing Sunrise Mall throughout the last year, with roughly 25 percent or less of possible storefronts currently operating at Sunrise Mall…

West Coast Sourdough

20 businesses that opened in Citrus Heights in 2024

Citrus Heights welcomed a wide variety of new businesses in 2024, including new restaurants, an indoor batting cage, and a game cafe, local brewery, fitness center, thrift stores and more…

Pastry Chef José Tellez

A look back at 2024: Top stories from Citrus Heights

Stories about local restaurants and businesses, the state of the Sunrise Mall, and crime and real estate dominated reader interest throughout the last year…

Brewery owners Rick and Cynthia Lee stand in front of an interior wall decorated with pirate ships inside DarkHeart Brewing

Citrus Heights has its own local brewery for the first time in over a decade

A new local brewery in Citrus Heights finally opened its doors last Thursday.

The Simpson family stands in front of a custom built hot cocoa bar featuring Santa and several other winter and Christmas inflatable characters. // SB Williams

Moss Oak Avenue home lights up Citrus Heights with creative Christmas displays

The Simpson family’s home on Moss Oak Avenue in Citrus Heights has won awards for the elaborate Christmas lights and outdoor holiday decorations over the years, but the family says it’s not about competition…

A photo of Macy's at Sunrise Mall

Will Macy’s in Sunrise Mall be among store closures?

Macy’s Inc. recently announced an increase in the number of stores previously expected to close, but the company has yet to release a list of which retailers will shutter.