The story behind this Citrus Heights pizzeria, and its ties to a famous Hollywood club
By Mike Hazlip— Ciro’s Pizza Cafe on Old Auburn Road has been a fixture in Citrus Heights for decades, but its distinctive logo dates back to the 1950s with a famous nightclub in Hollywood once frequented by celebrities…
Six businesses Citrus Heights said goodbye to in 2022
Sentinel staff report– Citrus Heights welcomed many new businesses in 2022, but also saw several notable departures of restaurants and other businesses during the same year.
22 businesses that opened in Citrus Heights in 2022
Sentinel staff report– Citrus Heights welcomed many new businesses over the past year, including new restaurants, retailers, service shops and fitness centers. Below is a list of 22 businesses that opened in Citrus Heights in 2022, which The…
Roof Leak: Buckets set up inside Citrus Heights Walmart to catch rain
By Sara Beth Williams– During heavy weekend rains, the Walmart Supercenter in Citrus Heights could be seen littered with buckets and tubs to collect water from leaks in the store’s roof.
Citrus Heights coffee drive-thru closes amid plans for new Starbucks
By Mike Hazlip— The Java Detour coffee drive-thru on Auburn Boulevard near Interstate 80 has shuttered its doors, as plans for a new Starbucks to be built on the site await review.
New discount store opens in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— A new discount store has opened in Citrus Heights, located at a shopping center near the corner of Sunrise Boulevard and Old Auburn Road.
Is a new movie theater in the future for Citrus Heights?
Going to the movies is a Christmas tradition for many families, but in Citrus Heights that currently means going outside the city limits, as there are no theaters located in the city.
New toy store opens in Sunrise Mall
By Mike Hazlip— A toy store is the newest tenant at Sunrise mall, opening just a month before the Christmas shopping season.
Former Sears buildings at Sunrise Mall listed for sale by new owner
By Mike Hazlip— Just one month after acquiring the former Sears property at Sunrise Mall, commercial real estate mogul Ethan Conrad has listed the buildings for a combined total of nearly $20 million. An option to lease is…
Grand Oaks Shopping Center welcomes two new businesses
By Sara Beth Williams– The Grand Oaks Plaza on Auburn Boulevard is seeing new business activity, with two new businesses opening their doors and one business opening up to the public for the first time in almost a…
Stones Casino recognizes WEAVE exec with community award
By Mike Hazlip— The CEO of Women Escaping A Violent Environment (WEAVE) was recognized with a Stones Gambling Hall “21 Award” during a Dec. 14 ceremony.
City seeks $10M housing-related grant for Sunrise Mall plan
By Phillip Pesola– The Citrus Heights City Council last week voted unanimously to seek a state grant of up to $10 million to be used toward the Sunrise Tomorrow Specific Plan.
