San Juan HS grad recalls struggles, success with his popular jewelry chain
By Mike Hazlip— While growing up in Citrus Heights, business owner Kenny Gordon says he never dreamed he’d end up starting a jewelry store in town.
New tech store opens at Sunrise Mall
By Mike Hazlip— Visitors to Sunrise Mall have a new technology store after Smart Tech Ready opened their doors last month.
Construction takes shape for new funeral center in Citrus Heights
Sentinel staff report– Drivers traveling on Interstate 80 through Citrus Heights can see construction work underway on a large expansion project at Calvary Catholic Cemetery & Funeral Center.
Meeting gives latest update on what’s planned for revitalizing Auburn Blvd.
By Mike Hazlip— Business owners and representatives from the Auburn Boulevard Business Association (ABBA) on Tuesday heard from a number of city officials addressing questions and concerns about revitalizing the high-traffic corridor.
New owner acquires shuttered Tokyo Buffet building on Greenback Lane
By Mike Hazlip— Records show the Tokyo Buffet building at 7217 Greenback Ln., which has been shuttered since a fire occurred at the site in 2019, has a new owner.
Kelsee’s Purse thrift shop officially reopens, announces hours
By Mike Hazlip— Kelsee’s Purse thrift shop, which had initially closed its doors for good in January but announced plans to reopen in February, announced its new business hours this week and confirmed it is still open and…
Popular Citrus Heights pizza shop abruptly closes
By Mike Hazlip— After several weeks of abrupt closure without notice, signage for Alonzo’s Pizza Depot on Sunrise Boulevard has now been removed, causing questions from loyal customers about what happened.
Q&A: When will Crumbl Cookies be opening in Citrus Heights?
Sentinel staff report– Although facing some delays, progress is still continuing for a new Crumbl Cookies bake shop to open in Citrus Heights, taking up a spot in a new commercial building outside Costco and Walmart on Auburn…
New stores to open next month in renovated Citrus Heights center
By Mike Hazlip— Extensive renovation of the 15-acre Sunrise Village shopping plaza in Citrus Heights continues, with several restaurants and stores planning to open in March.
Q&A: What’s with that boarded-up building on Auburn Blvd?
By Mike Hazlip— Over the years, motorists traveling along Auburn Boulevard have likely noticed an older building with painted boards over its windows next to Riebes Auto Parts.
292-unit senior apartment complex in Citrus Heights sells for $54M
Sentinel staff report– An expansive senior housing complex on Auburn Boulevard has been sold for $54 million, according to a report last month by the Sacramento Business Journal.
Boarded-up buildings on Auburn Blvd on track for cleanup
By Mike Hazlip— A high-traffic section of Auburn Boulevard known for its pair of unsightly boarded-up buildings appears on track to see some visual improvements.
