
Citrus Heights Big Lots store shutters, as CEO cites impact of inflation
By Sara Beth Williams– Following several weeks of liquidation sales, the Big Lots store in Citrus Heights has closed — part of a round of closures for 2023 that included seven stores nationwide.

What’s coming to Citrus Heights in 2023?
By Mike Hazlip— Following the opening of dozens of new businesses in town last year, several new businesses have already announced plans to open in Citrus Heights later this year.

Uprooted tree prompts closure of popular Citrus Heights steakhouse
Sentinel staff report– The Black Angus restaurant on Greenback Lane near Sunrise Boulevard was closed Tuesday, after a large tree fell next to the building amid a series of winter storms that have brought high winds and heavy…

Looking back at 2022: Top stories about Citrus Heights from the past year
As Citrus Heights emerged from the pandemic in 2022, the city saw new development projects and business openings, along with changes in the housing market, and more.

Here’s the most expensive home on the market in Citrus Heights right now
By Mike Hazlip— The highest priced single-family home on the market in Citrus Heights is currently listed at $795,000, as the city sees a cooling housing market amid rising mortgage rates.

The story behind this Citrus Heights pizzeria, and its ties to a famous Hollywood club
By Mike Hazlip— Ciro’s Pizza Cafe on Old Auburn Road has been a fixture in Citrus Heights for decades, but its distinctive logo dates back to the 1950s with a famous nightclub in Hollywood once frequented by celebrities…

Six businesses Citrus Heights said goodbye to in 2022
Sentinel staff report– Citrus Heights welcomed many new businesses in 2022, but also saw several notable departures of restaurants and other businesses during the same year.

22 businesses that opened in Citrus Heights in 2022
Sentinel staff report– Citrus Heights welcomed many new businesses over the past year, including new restaurants, retailers, service shops and fitness centers. Below is a list of 22 businesses that opened in Citrus Heights in 2022, which The…

Roof Leak: Buckets set up inside Citrus Heights Walmart to catch rain
By Sara Beth Williams– During heavy weekend rains, the Walmart Supercenter in Citrus Heights could be seen littered with buckets and tubs to collect water from leaks in the store’s roof.

Citrus Heights coffee drive-thru closes amid plans for new Starbucks
By Mike Hazlip— The Java Detour coffee drive-thru on Auburn Boulevard near Interstate 80 has shuttered its doors, as plans for a new Starbucks to be built on the site await review.