
‘Cockroach infestation’ forces brief closure of El Pollo Loco in Citrus Heights
By Thomas J. Sullivan–The El Pollo Loco restaurant at the corner of Greenback Lane and Mariposa Avenue was forced to close its doors on Wednesday, following an unscheduled Sacramento County health inspection. Brenda Bongiorno, communication and media officer for…

Citrus Heights police, Texas Roadhouse to team up to support Special Olympics
Texas Roadhouse at 6309 Sunrise Blvd. is hosting a benefit lunch for Special Olympics on Wednesday, Aug. 21, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Here’s what’s coming to the former Cattle Rustler’s restaurant in Citrus Heights
A new Mexican restaurant, R Vida Cantina, will be opening soon in Copperwood Shopping Plaza at 7040 Sunrise Blvd…

Bearpaw CEO forsees rebirth of Auburn Boulevard
Tom Romeo, CEO of Bearpaw, a global footwear company based in Citrus Heights, is bullish on Auburn Boulevard…

New Citrus Heights tea shop to offer ‘boba’ and more on Auburn Blvd
Tea lovers will soon have an extra spot to get their boba fix in Citrus Heights.

Citrus Heights marketing ‘Activate Auburn’ grant to improve image of Auburn Blvd.
The City of Citrus Heights is taking proactive steps to market its “Activate Auburn” grant to the 200-plus commercial properties and business owners in the Auburn Boulevard redevelopment plan area, according to Meghan Huber, the city’s economic development…

Marie Callender’s restaurant abruptly closes in Citrus Heights
The Marie Callender’s Restaurant & Bakery at 5525 Sunrise Blvd. has closed its doors forever, following the same fate as the local Denny’s restaurant, which abruptly closed its doors on Sunrise Boulevard in 2017…

Plans for new plaza could be part of revitalized Auburn Blvd
Efforts to begin the second phase of the city’s plan to revitalize Auburn Boulevard is good news to developer Hemanta Agarwala, who is hoping to build his 9,000-square-feet Twin Oaks Shopping Plaza at the corner of Auburn Boulevard…

Boston’s Pizza among nearly a dozen new businesses coming to Citrus Heights
Plans to build a new Boston’s Pizza Restaurant & Sports Bar in Citrus Heights at 5511 Sunrise Blvd. continue to move forward, according to its franchisee, Gurtej Gill…

Q&A: What’s going on with plans for the new burger drive-thru on Auburn Blvd?
It’s been over a year since plans for a new Checkers burger drive-thru were approved by the Citrus Heights Planning Commission, but the site along Auburn Boulevard remains vacant with no development activity visible…

REVIEW: This restaurant is a must-try for Thai in Citrus Heights
If you’re looking to discover a flavorful taste of Thailand, you may want to give Thai Orchid at 6974 Sunrise Boulevard a try…

Stones Gambling Hall celebrating 5 years in Citrus Heights
By Rylie Friesen- Stones Gambling Hall will be celebrating their 5th anniversary in Citrus Heights with a “Community Appreciation Event” on July 20, which will feature free food, live music and activities for kids. The event will include…