The story behind this tiny optometry building in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— Tucked away between Beto’s Tacos and All Quality Graphics on Auburn Boulevard is a small commercial building in Citrus Heights where optometrist Texas L. Smith has been seeing patients for decades.
New pizza shop opens in Citrus Heights retail center
By Mike Hazlip— Despite the pandemic’s impact on small businesses, especially restaurants, a new pizza restaurant opened Monday at Sunrise Boulevard and Antelope Road, taking up a spot formerly occupied by New York Pizza.
Sunrise Mall theater now listed as permanently closed
Sentinel staff report– The discount theater at Sunrise Mall, which initially closed temporarily last year during the pandemic, will not be reopening.
Crumbl Cookies plans to open new Citrus Heights bake shop
Citrus Heights cookie-lovers will soon have a new eatery in town to satisfy their cravings, if everything goes as planned for a new Crumbl Cookies location to open at 6920 Auburn Blvd.
Chamber announces ‘Best of Citrus Heights’ business winners for 2021
The Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce held its annual Best of Citrus Heights award ceremony at R Vida Cantina Tuesday night, recognizing dozens of local businesses for earning the most votes in a recent contest.
Renewal of Citrus Heights business improvement district passes first hurdle
By Mike Hazlip— A proposal to renew the Property-based Business Improvement District (PBID) for the largest business district in Citrus Heights has passed a major hurdle, making it appear more likely the district will continue for another three-year…
New Latin American market opens in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— By Mike Hazlip— As a first-generation immigrant from an entrepreneurial family, Merlyn Pinzon saw an opportunity to serve the local Latin American community by opening a market for specialty foods.
Q&A: When will the new Rally Burger drive-thru open in Citrus Heights?
Construction of a new 827-square-foot burger drive-thru on Auburn Boulevard has faced significant delays, but is slowly progressing.
Citrus Heights theater planning to finally reopen after pandemic closure
The stage is set for the only community theater in Citrus Heights to return to live performances this summer…
Former Citrus Heights sports bar building listed for sale at $275k
By Mike Hazlip— A former sports bar building on Mariposa Avenue has been listed for sale, commercial real estate sources show.
City update highlights growth, redevelopment opportunity in Citrus Heights
In a new “Citrus Highlights” video update Wednesday, the City of Citrus Heights streamed a 30-minute online presentation to answer questions and highlight various development activity around the city.
New construction projects are humming across Citrus Heights
Sentinel staff report– New housing, retail, restaurants, and medical are among the many construction projects currently underway in Citrus Heights, as the economy recovers from a period of stagnation during the pandemic.
