
RT’s new Uber-style ride service to launch in Citrus Heights on Monday
By Hazel Ford– Beginning Monday, Citrus Heights public transit riders will have the option to hail a bus to their door through the Sacramento Regional Transit District’s new “microtransit” pilot project. A ribbon cutting to celebrate the new…

Cattle Rustlers steakhouse closes; owners now operating Beer Dogs
Sentinel staff report– A popular saloon and steakhouse in Citrus Heights on Sunrise Boulevard closed last month, after the couple who owned the restaurant said they opted to move on to take over operations of Beer Dogs at…

New ‘fun center’ inside Sunrise Mall offers games, rides for all ages
By Hazel Ford– Although you may not have noticed it on a quick trip to the Sunrise Mall, JJ’s Kids Fun Center opened in the mall last September — offering a variety of arcade games, rides and ticket…

Meet Randy Pastor, of Pastor’s Auto Center in Citrus Heights
By Hazel Ford– Randy Pastor and his wife, Karen, are the managers and owners of their long-time family business at the corner of Sunrise Boulevard and Old Auburn Road in Citrus Heights. What began as a small gas…

Image: see rendering of Bearpaw Village townhouses near Sylvan Corners
A 42-unit townhouse development proposal on a vacant parcel near Sylvan Corners seeks to construct nine new buildings to house rental units, along with a 2,300-square-feet clubhouse, a pool, and a community garden with 20 raised beds.
Apple AirPods on sale for first time ever
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What’s planned for Citrus Heights in 2018? Here’s 10 developments to look out for
Sentinel staff report– Big things are planned for Citrus Heights in 2018 when it comes to developments and various projects throughout the city. Projects include a new shopping center in front of Costco and Walmart, plans for several…

(Premium) News Briefs: $15M listing, homeless update, layoffs, animal services
Latest local news briefs include a large commercial building on Auburn Boulevard being listed for sale at $15 million, an update on the temporary homeless shelter in Citrus Heights, 21 layoffs planned for a medical clinic in town,…

These 8 eateries are coming to Citrus Heights in 2018
Sentinel staff report– Big burgers, all-you-can-eat sushi, humongous salads, and a unique pizza drive-thru are all on tap for new restaurants planning to open in Citrus Heights this year. Here’s a brief run-down of what’s planned for 2018:…

Citrus Heights: 2017 Year in Review
A lot went on in Citrus Heights during the past 365 days of the year 2017. Our short overview of the city’s 20th year of cityhood includes new businesses and restaurants that entered the local scene, notable deaths…

Dos Coyotes owner looks forward to opening new Citrus Heights restaurant
Sentinel staff report– The long-awaited opening of a new Dos Coyotes Border Cafe in Citrus Heights is now a big step closer, following an extensive renovation and face-lift being recently completed at an aging strip mall on Sunrise…

(Premium) News Briefs: clinic opens, RT test, Christmas, DUI arrests
Latest local news briefs include Sutter’s new walk-in clinic opening on Sunrise Boulevard, Citrus Heights police making multiple arrests during their latest checkpoint operation, Regional Transit unveiling a new on-demand transit test program in Citrus Heights, local Christmas…




