The rise and fall of Sunrise Mall: The rise of a regional icon
Over the last five decades, the corner of Sunrise Boulevard and Greenback Lane has transformed dramatically, rising up from cow pastures into a bustling indoor mall…
Second Grocery Outlet opens in Citrus Heights
Another Grocery Outlet opened in Citrus Heights on Thursday, after months of construction and weeks of preparation stocking shelves…
Citrus Heights man with deep roots celebrates 100th birthday
One of the oldest living residents of Citrus Heights recently marked a major milestone, celebrating his 100th birthday surrounded by family and friends…
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…
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proposing the remodel of a vacant commercial building on Auburn Boulevard into a new church have officially become withdrawn.
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…
Apartments behind Sunrise Mall taking shape
Construction on a future set of apartment buildings behind Sunrise Mall is progressing. with two distinct three-story buildings taking shape…
Community spirit shines in Citrus Heights ‘Best Lights’ winner
Kelley Winters and her partner, who live on Karen Rae Court, have decked out their corner home with bright lights and winter inflatables for years…
Fresh paint signals progress at future coffee drive thru in Citrus Heights
Another drive-thru coffee shop in Citrus Heights is moving closer to completion.
