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Western States Mechanical Owner Jesse Larranaga lifts the 1930 Ford Model A with a forklift as Randy Pastor looks on with family and friends of this gas station.

Classic Ford finds new future after decades hanging in Citrus Heights gas station

After spending decades on display above the entrance at Pastor’s Valero gas station and espresso bar, an historic vehicle is off to a new home…

A vacant building formerly home to Rite Aid on the corner of Sunrise Boulevard and Arcadia Drive.

Property owners voice concerns about commercial property re-occupancy ordinance draft

Property owners expressed concerns regarding the proposed draft of a commercial property re-occupancy ordinance during a lightly attended public workshop last week…

Two new businesses are coming to the Cooperwood square shopping center.

New bakery, restaurant, planned for Citrus Heights shopping center

Plans for a new bakery shop and a separate restaurant are in the works for a building in Copperwood Square on Sunrise Boulevard.

A new martial arts academy is planned for the iconic building that once held Hollywood Video. // SB Williams

Martial Arts academy coming to Citrus Heights

A long-vacant building with a nostalgic history and recognizable architectural design has a new tenant.

A set of new EV charging stations is being constructed in the parking lot of Best Buy off Birdcage Street. // SB Williams

More EV charging stations coming to parking lots in Citrus Heights

Drivers visiting stores in the Birdcage shopping center near Best Buy and Michael’s might notice construction fencing and heavy construction equipment while navigating the Best Buy parking lot….

Rental Guys, also once known as Aba Daba Rentals, closed in July. // SB Williams

Longtime equipment rental center shutters in Citrus Heights. What happened?

An equipment rental location established over forty years ago in Citrus Heights has closed, after being sold and re-named just over a year ago…

A vacant building which was once home to The 99 Cent store still remains vacant after closing over a year ago. // SB Williams

What’s in the city’s drafted Commercial Property Reoccupancy ordinance?

City of Citrus Heights officials recently released a draft of a proposed Commercial Property Reoccupancy Ordinance that would both fine building owners who have vacant buildings that are unsightly or dilapidated and motivate business owners toward achieving reoccupancy…

A new sauna and lounge is coming to Citrus Heights, at the corner of San Juan Ave. and Sperry Drive. // SB Williams

New sauna, lounge coming to Citrus Heights

A new sauna lounge is coming to Citrus Heights…

Sunrise Mall sign

What’s happened at Sunrise Mall since the city filed its lawsuit?

Concern over Sunrise Mall’s condition continues to mount, as businesses still open inside the mall call for the community to rally together to support their livelihood, while some residents on social media are calling for the mall to…

A former medical supply store which has sat vacant on Auburn Blvd. and Antelope Rd. for some time. // SB WIlliams

Citrus Heights eyes new ordinance, fees to address commercial building vacancies

Citrus Heights is taking steps to address the growing number of vacant commercial buildings by introducing a proposed Commercial Property Reoccupancy Ordinance through a workshop…

Family owned Pastor's Valero gas station and espresso bar is expected to close their doors for the last time on July 31, 2025. // Sophia Otterstad

‘Very bittersweet’: Family-owned gas station in Citrus Heights closes Thursday

After 50 years, the Pastor’s Valero gas station and Espresso Bar in Citrus Heights will be closing its doors at the end of the day on July 31. 

Mark's Hallmark in Sunrise Mall closed on July 29 after decades of operating inside Sunrise Mall.

Gift shop closed after decades inside Sunrise Mall

A traditional and long-standing gift shop inside Sunrise Mall has closed.