Here’s what’s happened at Sunrise Mall over the last year
By Sara Beth Williams– After a spark of hope for potential redevelopment with a proposal from real estate mogul Ethan Conrad in early 2025, the Sunrise Mall has continued to decline, with stores vacating the mall in clusters.…
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.
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…
Cutting red tape: Citrus Heights aims to boost business-friendly policies
A newly unveiled Economic Development Work Plan approved by the Citrus Heights City Council has refined the road map for business recruitment and retention, informed by…
Citrus Heights council favors hybrid solution for resolving neighbor disputes
The Citrus Heights City Council last week directed city staff to…
Citrus Heights unveils comprehensive plan for economic development
A new Economic Development Work Plan for Citrus Heights was unveiled and adopted Wednesday night, outlining key…
Is there a winning formula for revitalizing Sunrise Mall?
The Sunrise Tomorrow Specific Plan aims to “re-imagine” the heart of Citrus Heights by transforming the Sunrise Mall property into a mixed-use development inspired by…
Auburn Boulevard eyesore demolished
A boarded-up, abandoned house once visible to thousands of drivers passing by on Auburn Boulevard each day was demolished by…
Auburn Boulevard project: What to expect as construction continues
The Auburn Boulevard Complete Streets project is slated to be completed by fall of 2026, according to Citrus Heights City Manager Ash Feeney…
Could this Colorado mall offer hope for Sunrise Mall redevelopment?
In an-online-shopping-centric era where so many malls have become “dead” or “ghost” malls, Sunrise Mall is far from the only mall property that has been considered for major redevelopment. Some revitalization projects in California have been…
Sunrise Mall: Developer to seek community input from Neighborhood Areas
Ethan Conrad Properties plans to present his “Sunrise Tomorrow Evolution” amendment proposal to the Sunrise Tomorrow Specific Plan at several upcoming…
‘It changes your heart.’ Volunteers serve food, offer support, at winter shelter
Several homeless advocates and volunteers with Foundation Christian Church in Citrus Heights came together to serve dinner to a dozen unhoused residents Thursday night during…
