
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…

Civic Minute: What’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?
Citrus Heights City Council members will meet Wednesday to vote on whether to impose fines related to the Neighborhood Cleanup program as well as hold a public hearing related to Measure A fees…

Plans moving forward for $3M replica Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Citrus Heights
The Citrus Heights Veterans Memorial Project is in the midst of raising funds in order to construct the West Coast’s first permanent 80-percent-scale replica of Washington D.C.’s Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall…

Vote Count: What’s the outcome for local races in the Citrus Heights area?
Votes continue to be counted in various local races affecting Citrus Heights, with the latest results for City Council, school board, water district, and state assembly and congressional races…

A look behind the scenes at voting in Citrus Heights
On Saturday, Election Inspector Margie Miramontes, who volunteers with the Citrus Heights Community Center voting center, explained the process of how each and every ballot is counted and protected throughout early voting and on Election Day.

More in-person vote centers open up in Citrus Heights. How’s the turnout?
As Election Day approaches, more voting center locations in Citrus Heights opened for in-person voting on Saturday…

Plans move forward for new food truck plaza in Citrus Heights
Drivers traveling past the corner of Auburn Boulevard and Twin Oaks Avenue recently may have noticed fencing removed and weeds cleared from the lot, as the owner prepares for turning the property into a food truck plaza…

First stage of construction nears completion for San Juan Avenue project
Phase 1A of the San Juan Complete Streets project is nearly complete, according to the city…

Funding: A look behind each Citrus Heights City Council candidate’s campaign
The latest reported campaign filing disclosures show just over $11,000 going toward local City Council candidate campaigns, compared to the elections in 2022, where more than $100,000 was poured into the campaigns of nine different candidates running for…

After restaurant closure, Gilberto’s Tacos hits the road with new food truck
Gilberto’s Tacos has reopened with a food truck at their former restaurant location in Citrus Heights, utilizing a mobile trailer instead of the original building…




