Citrus Heights still saw new business openings in 2020, despite pandemic
Despite the disruption of COVID-19 and related restrictions on businesses, Citrus Heights still welcomed new restaurants, retailers, and a grocery store in 2020.
Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant abruptly closes in Citrus Heights
Recently boarded up windows and doors at a Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant are prominently visible to passersby on Greenback Lane, next door to where a Popeyes drive-thru is slated to take up a former Burger King.
Baskin Robbins closes in Citrus Heights, but reopens under new name
In an overnight change last week, the former Baskin Robbins at 8125 Auburn Blvd. in Citrus Heights became an independent ice cream parlor, branded as “Sweet Treats Creamery.”
Regional foreclosure filings drop 80% amid COVID-19 moratorium
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Struggling Citrus Heights restaurant ‘overwhelmed’ with surprise boost in customers
A struggling Citrus Heights restaurant and its small staff were treated to an early Christmas gift, thanks to an unexpected wave of customers who came to the rescue after learning the business was barely surviving amid the coronavirus…
Businesses continue to hire in Citrus Heights amid pandemic
While some businesses are shut down or struggling to stay afloat amid COVID-19 restrictions and stay-at-home orders, others are hiring.
Popular Mexican restaurant in Citrus Heights struggling to survive during pandemic
Jose Osuna opened Panchito Mexican Restaurant three years ago in Citrus Heights, fulfilling a dream of serving home-cooked food from 50 year old family recipes.
Site work begins for new surgery center in Citrus Heights
Development activity across Citrus Heights is continuing, with construction fencing and earth-moving machinery now seen at the future site of a nearly 16,000-square-foot surgery center.
Guest Column: Struggling businesses need relief, not fines
By Supervisor Sue Frost– The past nine months have been a roller coaster for all of us.
Boarded-up Burger King to become new Popeyes chicken restaurant
By Mike Hazlip—A Hayward-based franchisee has submitted an application to convert the former Burger King at 8030 Greenback Ln. into a Popeyes chicken restaurant. A design review permit application shows the 1-acre parcel between Arcadia Drive and Sunrise…
