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Heavy construction equipment can be seen on the future site of a three-story apartment complex on Sunrise Vista Drive. // SB Williams

Construction underway on new apartment complex behind Sunrise Mall

After three years, amid controversy and delays with the project, heavy construction equipment could be seen this week on Sunrise Vista Drive…

Mesa Verde Alum stands with fellow cast members and the writer of "The Jacket" during the SacTown Movie Buffs Film Festival on April 26, 2025. From left to right: Rising Star winner Rona Bernadette, Best Original Screenplay writer Cheryl Bealer-Wynton, Best Supporting Actress winner Janine Romney, Best Actor winner Chris Laird. // Chris Laird

Citrus Heights native wins second film festival award

Local Mesa Verde High School alum Chris Laird took home a Best Actor award from the SacTown Movie Buffs film festival…

Larry Fritz stands with his wife, Maria Fritz, and mother-in-law Lucy Pitogo in front of his new home in Citrus Heights

From Orangevale to Citrus Heights: Local history advocate returns to his roots

After more than three decades living in Orangevale, Citrus Heights Historical Society President Larry Fritz and his wife have officially moved…

A portion of the Sunrise Mall leading to the former Sears building appears to be blocked off.

Why is Sunrise Mall redevelopment taking so long to start?

With multiple businesses closing inside Sunrise Mall and rumors online alleging the imminent demolition of the mall, many residents have voiced concerns regarding the 20-year timeline of redevelopment…

Sunrise Mall

Sunrise Mall: A future in limbo for businesses inside

The fate of Sunrise Mall businesses hangs in the balance as Ethan Conrad Properties has dropped plans to purchase the remaining 50 acres of the Sunrise Mall property…

Big Day of Giving: Citrus Heights nonprofits seek community support, request donations

Below are five local nonprofits that are petitioning the community to donate to various causes…

An estimated 140 community members filled the City Council Chambers on Wednesday, April 23 to hear an amendment proposal to the Sunrise Tomorrow Specific Plan. // Mike Hazlip

Why Citrus Heights said ‘no’ to Sunrise Mall amendment proposal

By Sara Beth Williams– The Citrus Heights City Council, with an estimated 140 community members, and Ethan Conrad, CEO of Ethan Conrad Properties, discussed the Sunrise Mall’s future late into the night last Wednesday, culminating in the rejection…

Ethan Conrad's request for an amendment to the Sunrise Tomorrow Specific Plan was rejected by the Citrus Heights City Council Wednesday, April 23, 2025. // SB Williams

Citrus Heights Council upholds vision for Sunrise Tomorrow, rejects amendment request

The Citrus Heights City Council chambers were filled to standing room only on Wednesday night at City Hall as the City Council deliberated the future of Sunrise Mall…

Citrus Heights Police Chief Alex Turcotte

Citrus Heights annual report shows significant increase in police activity, arrests

Citrus Heights Police Department data released this month shows more than 1,000 additional quality-of-life citations were issued in 2024…

At least three buckets were observed in December 2024 by The Sentinel staff in the Sunrise Mall main corridor, positioned to catch water from the leaking roof. // SB Williams

City officials respond to growing frustration over Sunrise Mall

Frustration is growing over the dire state of Sunrise Mall, with many residents, mall employees and business owners voicing concerns…

The property on Old Auburn Road was home to Citrus Heights Preschool for decades until it closed abruptly in the spring of 2024. The City of Citrus Heights finalized the purchase of the property at the end of October 2024.

City announces plans for former Citrus Heights Preschool property

The Citrus Heights City Council has given the city the green light to move forward with plans to retrofit a recently purchased property on…

Once a bustling retail hub, Sunrise Mall now sits nearly vacant, with roughly a fifth of its tenant capacity filled.

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…