New kids playhouse opens in Citrus Heights shopping center
By Sara Beth Williams– A new indoor playground celebrated its grand opening last month at the corner of Antelope Road and Sunrise Boulevard in Citrus Heights.
President of Auburn Boulevard Business Association retires
By Mike Hazlip— After heading up the Auburn Boulevard Business Association (ABBA) since its inception and running a local auto shop for three decades, Richard Hale has passed on leadership responsibilities to a successor.
Big Lots to close Citrus Heights store
Sentinel staff report– After first opening three years ago in a portion of the former Kmart building on Auburn Boulevard, Big Lots will reportedly be closing its Citrus Heights store in January.
‘Small Business Saturday’ encourages shopping small, local
Sentinel staff report– Shoppers are being encouraged to “shop small” this Saturday for the 13th annual Small Business Saturday campaign. Started in 2010 as an initiative heavily promoted by American Express, Small Business Saturday is designed to encourage…
Owner confirms permanent closure of Citrus Heights coffee shop
Sentinel staff report– After being open just over a year, BeanHeads Coffee owner Tim Snipes confirmed in an email last week that his Citrus Heights location has permanently closed up shop.
AAA buys long-time auto shop in Citrus Heights, eyes additional properties
By Mike Hazlip— Walt’s Auto Service on Auburn Boulevard is under new ownership after three decades of operation.
Prominent investor buys up 21-acre chunk of Sunrise Mall
By Mike Hazlip— In the latest change at Sunrise Mall, news emerged this week that the vacant Sears property and accompanying parking space on the south end of the mall has been sold to a new owner.
Food drive in Citrus Heights seeks to provide Thanksgiving dinners
Sentinel staff report– The largest business district in Citrus Heights has partnered with a local radio station to help collect frozen turkeys and food supplies to provide Thanksgiving dinners to those in need this holiday season.
Editorial Picks: 5 must-try restaurants in Citrus Heights
Compiled by Sentinel staff– Citrus Heights boasts many restaurants that residents have come to know and love, and The Sentinel has compiled a list of our top five must-try restaurants in the city.
Citrus Heights council recognizes October as manufacturing month
By Mike Hazlip— The City of Citrus Heights gave a nod to the manufacturing sector by passing a proclamation honoring October as National Manufacturing Month.
