
Citrus Heights council kills proposed moratorium on new drive-thru restaurants
A four-member majority on the Citrus Heights City Council on Thursday spoke out against a proposed five-year moratorium on new drive-thru restaurants, saying such a move isn’t needed and would send the wrong message to the business community.

Sunrise MarketPlace hosts donation drive to support Ukraine
The Sunrise MarketPlace business improvement district joined forces on Saturday with Deep Roots of Ukraine to host a donation drive in front of the former Men’s Wearhouse on Sunrise Boulevard.

New 16,000-square-foot surgery center opens in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— Community leaders gathered with Dignity Health executives Tuesday morning for the official opening of a new medical facility in Citrus Heights.

New owners remodeling Citrus Heights donut shop
By Mike Hazlip— A decades-old donut shop on Auburn Boulevard has reopened with new ownership.

Local car dealership at record low inventory amid chip shortage
By Mike Hazlip— The most recent wave of the coronavirus may be behind us, but the lingering impact of shutdowns and labor shortages during the pandemic are still dramatically impacting the new car industry.

Interior excavation begins for new fitness center in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— The concrete slab foundation of the former Sports Authority is being ripped up as work begins on a new fitness center that plans to occupy the building in the Marketplace at Birdcage shopping plaza in…

Citrus Heights Car Wash hits 40-year milestone
Kimberly Berg stands next to a row of high pressure hydraulic pumps with a Rosie the Riveter sign emblazoned with “we can do it” above her as she describes the car wash she owns as her “happy place.”

MealPro expanding Citrus Heights headquarters, buys building for $3.2M
By Mike Hazlip— A growing meal delivery company has purchased a 1.7-acre property on Greenback Lane that is home to its headquarters building, amid plans to expand operations.

Long lines at Citrus Heights Costco gas station cause traffic issues
By Mike Hazlip— With gas prices pushing well-over $5 per gallon, drivers are flocking to big box retailers for a break at the pump — resulting in long lines and traffic jams.

Crumbl Cookies opens in Citrus Heights
Sentinel staff report– A new Crumbl Cookies bake shop opened its doors in Citrus Heights for a soft opening on Thursday, with plans for a grand opening Friday.

Homeless activity on Auburn Boulevard sparks calls of fires
By Mike Hazlip— A recently shuttered auto shop and ongoing issues with homeless activity near Auburn Boulevard and Van Maren Lane have drawn concern from a nearby business owner.

Joann Fabrics opens new, expanded Citrus Heights store
By Mike Hazlip– After months of anticipation Joann Fabrics has opened their new location in the Sunrise Village shopping center, at the corner of Sunrise Boulevard and Madison Avenue.




