
New dance studio opens in Citrus Heights
By Sara Beth Williams– Phoenix Dance Institute officially opened its doors last month on the corner of Auburn Boulevard and Sylvan Road, offering ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, and other dance classes.

Musical comedy’s final showing this weekend in Citrus Heights
Sentinel staff report– Theatre in the Heights this weekend will host it final performances of the award-winning 2005 Broadway production “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.”

Citrus Heights music school sings new tune
By Mike Hazlip— Lafitte Music Center opened its doors in Citrus Heights about 7 years ago, and now the original owner, Jordane Lafitte, is taking a rest from the business to pursue other interests.

Citrus Heights business district to be reimbursed with $100k in ARPA funds
The Sunrise MarketPlace is slated to soon receive $100,000 in reimbursements for public safety and maintenance expenses, thanks to an allocation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding from Sacramento County at the direction of Supervisor Sue Frost.

16,000-square-foot church proposed near Sylvan Corners
By Mike Hazlip— Construction of a large, new church building has been proposed on Old Auburn Road, city documents show.

Sunrise Mall loses another longtime tenant
By Mike Hazlip— Another national brand that was a tenant at Sunrise Mall has vacated their suite..

New burgers and brews restaurant opens at Sylvan Corners
By Mike Hazlip— A new bar and burger restaurant is now open at Sylvan Corners, replacing the former Beer Dogs eatery that had occupied the space since 2016.

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.