New projects will likely bring hundreds of new homes, units to Citrus Heights
Sentinel staff report– As California struggles with a housing shortage crisis, developers are still finding vacant spots in Citrus Heights to tuck new housing into — with several hundred homes and housing units either approved or proposed to…
Here’s 5 fresh ways to save some green at your local farmers market
By Laura McMullen– The difference between the produce at farmers markets and supermarkets is more than “tomayto” versus “tomahto.” And buying fresh fruit and vegetables at farmers markets offers opportunities to save money in ways you might not…
Citrus Heights Sears store to close for good on July 15; here’s what’s left
Sentinel staff report– After more than two months of liquidation sales, the Citrus Heights Sears store is bumping up its discounts during the final days before the store is slated to close forever on July 15. With just…
Q&A: will the fireworks show at Sunrise Mall ever come back?
Sentinel staff report– Another Fourth of July has come and gone in Citrus Heights, but noticeably absent again was the once-popular fireworks show at Sunrise Mall that annually drew thousands to the city for more than a decade.…
New pizzeria serves up signature flavors, custom options on Sunrise Blvd
Bethany Reeves contributed to this story– Since opening for business in January, a new family-operated restaurant in Citrus Heights has been serving up pizza and more at the corner of Sunrise Boulevard and Woodmore Oaks Drive. Lil’ Blondie’s…
Citrus Heights Toys R Us to close forever on Friday; here’s what’s left inside
Sentinel staff report– Discounts have risen to 70 to 90% off retail prices as the local Toys R Us store in Citrus Heights prepares to close its doors for good this Friday. So what items remain on the…
Rite Aid store in Citrus Heights to close by July 1st
Sentinel staff report– Shelves are already more than half empty at the Rite Aid on the corner of Sunrise Boulevard and Arcadia Drive after the store announced it would be closing and began heavily discounted store-wide liquidation sales…
Q&A: When is the new Chando’s Tacos opening in Citrus Heights?
Sentinel staff report– Last year, the owner of Chando’s Tacos announced plans to open a new restaurant in Citrus Heights, with an opening date targeted for the first quarter of 2018. But as of mid-June, the location at…
New burger joint gets green light from planning commission for Auburn Blvd.
Sentinel staff report– Does Citrus Heights need another burger joint? Businessman Ben Aibuedefe thinks so, and on Wednesday night he received unanimous approval from planning commissioners to move forward with his plans to bring a new walk-up and…
Citrus Heights-based footwear company acquires Flip Flop Shops
Sentinel staff report– Bearpaw Holdings LLC, a global footwear company headquartered in Citrus Heights, announced its acquisition of Flip Flop Shops last week. The acquisition marks another step in Bearpaw’s expansion, with the company announcing its move into…
