REPORT: Home flipping trend in Citrus Heights, nation undergoing shift
Sentinel staff report– Six years ago, more than one in five homes for sale in Citrus Heights was the result of “flipping” — where an investor purchased a home, fixed it up, and then quickly put it back…
Q&A: What’s going on with plans for that drive-thru pizza place?
Sentinel staff report– An entrepreneur’s plans to turn an old gas station near the corner of Antelope Road and Auburn Boulevard into a drive-thru pizza restaurant were approved by the Citrus Heights Planning Commission back in February, but…
New barber shop offers ‘Luxury Fades’ in Citrus Heights
By Stacey Hanks– Bald tapers, combover skins and curly high top fades. They sound more like the type of moves acrobatic stuntmen or professional skateboarders would be doing rather than the names of hairstyles, but they are just…
Citrus Heights council to hold final vote on 260-unit housing proposal
Sentinel staff report– For the past five years, Citrus Heights has seen an average of just 16 new housing units constructed per year. But on Thursday, the City Council is expected to give final approval for a 260-home…
REPORT: Homes ‘underwater’ in Citrus Heights hit rock-bottom low
By Cody DeBos and Kathy Hemsworth– Data from a new report shows homeowners in the Citrus Heights area have seen the value of their homes increase dramatically in recent years, resulting in extremely low levels of homes left…
3 public hearings to be held by Citrus Heights Planning Commission
Alec Pronk contributed to this report– Planning commissioners are slated to hold three public hearings this Wednesday, with proposals including a new 8,700-square-foot shopping building on Auburn Boulevard, amendments addressing redevelopment of existing commercial centers, and a zoning…
Citrus Heights Chamber to offer free seminar on energy efficiency
Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce will be hosting an upcoming seminar about energy efficiency as part of its “Chamber U” series, promising to offer money-saving tips and ideas for businesses…
6-acre shopping center in Citrus Heights listed for $14.5M
Sentinel staff report– A large, fully-leased shopping center located near Sunrise Boulevard and Greenback Lane has been listed for sale at $14.5 million. According to an online listing for the commercial property, the Sunrise Hills Shopping Center boasts…
Guacamole Grill opens in Citrus Heights on Auburn Blvd
By Stacey Hanks– Think street tacos, fresh salsa and Coca-Cola in a glass bottle. If the idea of bringing the tasty fare of an authentic Mexican taco truck to a sit-down diner sounds appealing, then you may want…
Unemployment rate at record low in Citrus Heights, across state
Sentinel staff report– In May 2010, the unemployment rate was 12.6% in Citrus Heights, and nearly the same statewide. But after steady drops over the past eight years, the unemployment rate hit a record low point of just…
Plans dissolve for new pop-up stadium at Sunrise Mall
Sentinel staff report– A much-anticipated plan to bring more entertainment and events to Citrus Heights with a 2,500-seat pop-up stadium are no longer in play after the Sunrise Mall recently backed out of an agreement to be the…
Planning Commission votes 5-1 in favor of 260-home development in Citrus Heights
Sentinel staff report– Following a more than two-hours-long planning commission meeting and public hearing on Wednesday night, commissioners voted in favor of a proposal by Watt Communities to build 260 new homes on a 56-acre chunk of largely…
