Dumpster fire at Sunrise Mall draws Metro Fire response
By Mike Hazlip— Reports of a dumpster fire drew Metro Fire crews to Sunrise Mall over the weekend…
Citrus Heights to reconsider ban on cannabis businesses in 2024
By Mike Hazlip— The City of Citrus Heights is slated to take up reconsideration of its ban on cannabis businesses this year, following…
Local power couple buy up one of last homes in new Citrus Heights subdivision
By Sara Beth Williams– A local couple well-known in the Citrus Heights political and business scene last month purchased one of the final remaining homes in the new 260-unit Mitchell Village housing development…
Local credit union branches contribute to ‘Angel Tree’ initiative
Sentinel staff report– Members and staff of SAFE Credit Union, including two Citrus Heights branches, contributed gifts for 270 children and families during the holiday season, according to a Jan. 5 news release from the credit union…
Eight businesses Citrus Heights said goodbye to in 2023
Sentinel staff report– Citrus Heights welcomed dozens of new businesses in 2023, but also saw departures of a notable restaurant, retailers and other businesses during the same year…
Natomas mom opens new shop in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— A new shop is now open across from Sylvan Middle School, and owner Manoela Lopez says she hopes it will help encourage children to spend less time on screens…
20 businesses Citrus Heights welcomed in 2023
Sentinel staff report– From new restaurants to retailers and specialty stores, Citrus Heights welcomed many new businesses in 2023…
Citrus Heights business district reports recovering $58k in stolen goods
By Mike Hazlip— Security and theft prevention measures throughout the Sunrise MarketPlace business improvement district have resulted in the recovery at least $58,000 in stolen merchandise this season, according to Executive Director Kathilynn Carpenter…
A look back at 2023: Top stories from Citrus Heights over the past year
Sentinel staff report– Stories about local business, crime, real estate, closures at Sunrise Mall, and community features dominated reader interest throughout the year in 2023…
Former Chando’s restaurant in Citrus Heights has a new tenant
Sentinel staff report– A popular Natomas-based seafood restaurant is expanding with a second location in Citrus Heights, with renovations underway at the former Chando’s Tacos restaurant at Sylvan Corners…
Two more retailers leaving Sunrise Mall, amid talk of more to follow
By Mike Hazlip— After decades in business, two more chain retail stores are making the 2023 shopping season their last at Sunrise Mall…
New beer house opens in Citrus Heights
Sentinel staff report– Humle Beer House is the latest business in Citrus Heights to open up, bringing 22 craft brews on tap in an area the owners called a “dead zone” for craft beer…
