
Citrus Heights costume shop closes doors permanently after COVID-19 hardships
Empty cubbies once full of all kinds of shoes, a counter top with a few remaining glittering accessories, and costumes hanging on the last few clothing racks, sat among the dull cardboard of moving boxes on Friday afternoon…

What’s going on with the 56-acre housing development in Citrus Heights?
An expansive, 260-unit housing development and park trails project in Citrus Heights — approved nearly two years ago — was initially expected to have its first homes already built by 2020, but construction activity has been absent from…

Discount retailer moving forward with plan to open new Citrus Heights store
A teen-targeted discount retailer is moving forward with plans to open more than 100 new stores nationwide, including one in Citrus Heights.

Chando’s Tacos finally opens new restaurant in Citrus Heights. They’re hiring too
Sentinel staff report–The long-awaited opening of Chando’s Tacos in Citrus Heights has arrived, with diners seen seated inside the new Sylvan Corners location on Friday, along with “we’re open” signage visible outside. A post on the restaurant’s Facebook…

Proposal calls for allowing more outdoor dining in Citrus Heights during COVID-19 crisis
Citrus Heights residents may soon have more choices for dining al fresco as local restaurants may be given a temporary option to use more outdoor space for additional seating…

Three generations of fathers and sons make this Citrus Heights business buzz
The front counter of Citrus Heights Saw & Mower is already buzzing with customers by 9 a.m., some of them waiting since before the doors of the father-and-son business swung open at 7:15 a.m.

These 3 tech tools could help local business owners in Citrus Heights
Many small businesses in Citrus Heights and across the country are facing unfortunate challenges during these unprecedented times. In an effort to help businesses stay successful, some tech companies are stepping up to provide solutions to help ease…

Citrus Heights Rollerland reopens, as county moves into Stage 3
Sunrise Rollerland, the nearly 50-year-old roller skating rink near Sunrise Mall, will see its first skaters Sunday, June 14, nearly three months since COVID-19 stay-at-home orders took effect.

Restaurant stimulus offering free meals to seniors extended
By Mike Hazlip–The California program helping struggling restaurants and seniors shut-in by COVID-19 restrictions will be in place until July 10, after FEMA officials approved a funding extension last week. The Great Plates Delivered program uses state and…

State, county give OK for more reopenings. Here’s what’s opening in Citrus Heights
Theaters, gyms, bars and other businesses have been given the green light by health officials to reopen on Friday, but not all in Citrus Heights are jumping at the first chance to reopen.