New Citrus Heights Big Lots store slated to open in April
Sentinel staff report– Citrus Heights will soon be home to a new Big Lots store, located in a renovated portion of a massive 90,000-square-foot building on Auburn Boulevard that was once home to Kmart. A grand opening has…
Ever heard of Fuzz Monsters? Check out this pet grooming shop in Citrus Heights
By Thomas J. Sullivan– If your four-legged friend is looking a little “fuzzy” around the edges, you may want to “paws” and take them in to Jill and Kim Hoover’s Fuzz Monsters Pet Grooming at 6401 Antelope Rd.…
Local restaurants, vendors sought for upcoming ‘Taste of Citrus Heights’ event
Sentinel staff report– A local Citrus Heights women’s club is seeking to add some more local flavor to its upcoming “Taste of Citrus Heights” fundraiser. The 3rd annual all-you-can-eat-and-drink fundraiser will be returning to the Citrus Heights Community Center…
Meet the man behind this popular bowling alley in Citrus Heights
By Thomas J. Sullivan– Citrus Heights bowlers have retired professional bowler Steve Cook to thank for keeping their beloved Fireside Lanes going strong at 7901 Auburn Blvd. In 2014, Cook stepped in to buy the 32-lane bowling center…
Citrus Heights issued over 60 business licenses in February. Here’s what’s new
Sentinel staff report– Citrus Heights is now home to a total of over 2,000 licensed businesses, with more than 60 of those being added last month, according to latest licensing data released by the city…
What goes on inside that huge SBA building in Citrus Heights?
By Thomas J. Sullivan– On any given day, drivers passing along Sylvan Road may notice rows of cars parked outside the massive, 80,000-square-foot Small Business Administration building in Citrus Heights, but most probably don’t know what happens inside…
22-unit apartment complex proposed behind Citrus Heights Raley’s
By Thomas J. Sullivan– The city is currently reviewing a developer’s proposal to build a 22-unit apartment complex at the corner of Zenith Drive and Brimstone Drive, behind the Raley’s shopping center in Citrus Heights. Plans for the…
Tickets already selling out for craft beer festival in Citrus Heights
Sentinel staff report– Early bird general admission tickets are already sold out for the first-ever “Brews in the Burbs” festival in Citrus Heights, but several other ticket options still remain for those interested…
Meet the two brothers behind this popular aquarium shop in Citrus Heights
By Thomas J. Sullivan– Jason and Jeff Liang aren’t surprised when their younger customers think they will find “Nemo” or “Dory” from the popular Disney movies when they walk inside their store. Both species of fish, Dory, a…
Guest Review: This Citrus Heights bake shop is the place to go for cakes
Guest review by Doreen Brown– Tucked back in the far right corner of the Greenback Square shopping center, located near Fair Oaks Boulevard on Greenback Lane is a small shop called Cake and Candy Specialties. Their motto is…
