San Juan High School grad now heads up Citrus Heights car dealership
By Mike Hazlip— Kevin Mantz, general manager of the newly re-branded Future Honda at Greenback Lane and Auburn Boulevard, has deep roots in Citrus Heights.
What is the Greater Sacramento Economic Council?
By Phillip Pesola– The Citrus Heights City Council voted last month to renew membership with the Greater Sacramento Economic Council (GSEC) for $35,124, in a continued effort to strengthen the local economy.
A spark of hope for abandoned Studio Movie Grill site on Auburn Blvd
By Sara Beth Williams– Construction fencing is now down and new paving has replaced a weed-infested parking area in the shopping center where a Studio Movie Grill was once slated to open on the northern border of Citrus…
Citrus Heights business district spending $300k to combat crime, blight
By Mike Hazlip— The Sunrise Marketplace Property-based Business Improvement District (PBID) is spending almost a quarter of its budget this year on crime prevention and maintenance, up from zero percent prior to 2020.
Winners awarded for ‘Best of Citrus Heights’ business contest
Sentinel staff report– About 100 local business representatives and area dignitaries gathered Thursday inside a room at Future Honda as the Chamber of Commerce formally recognized the winners of its 2022 “Best of Citrus Heights” contest. Winners included…
The story behind this long-standing beauty college in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip– When Becky and Charles Hamilton built Citrus Heights Beauty College in 1969, afros, bouffants and pixy cuts were the popular styles of the day while “Sugar, Sugar” by The Archies was number one on Billboard’s…
Citrus Heights Costco once had plans to add more gas pumps. What happened?
By Mike Hazlip— Long lines at the Costco gas station in Citrus Heights have prompted a growing number of complaints in recent months, as higher gas prices drive consumers to lower-priced pumps.
Folsom Palace finally opens new restaurant in Citrus Heights
By Sara Beth Williams– A new Asian bistro is now open on Sunrise Boulevard in Citrus Heights, following pandemic-related delays.
3-story apartment complex approved for vacant lot near Sunrise Mall
By Phillip Pesola– The Citrus Heights Planning Commission on Wednesday unanimously approved a design review permit for the construction of a 27-unit apartment complex on a vacant lot directly east of Sunrise Mall.
Theatre in the Heights to launch new comedy July 29
By Mike Hazlip— Theatre in the Heights has announced its musical comedy “Strange Bedfellows” will debut July 29, with Blake Flores as Joel Strange and Gina Wesley as Suzanne Fellows.
