Comic Con event drew ‘spike’ in foot traffic to Sunrise Mall; plans to return
By Sara Beth Williams– The usually quiet Sunrise Mall saw an influx of foot traffic last month during a “Weekend Blender” Comic Con event that…
Plans submitted to turn vacant Citrus Heights nightclub into event center
A 6,000-square-foot building near Sunrise Mall that was once home to a string of nightclubs…
Uzbek cuisine to open in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— Patrons of the popular Yalla Yalla bakery in Citrus Heights will have a new cuisine to choose from starting this summer…
Childhood friends seek justice in Citrus Heights murder mystery
By Sara Beth Williams– On Friday morning, several current and former Citrus Heights residents from decades past gathered together at Rusch Community Park to call for “Justice for Jimmy,” the 7-year-old victim of a 1964 unsolved murder case…
Citrus Heights fireworks show draws crowds to Van Maren Park
By Mike Hazlip— The city’s first-ever “Stars & Stripes” festivities and fireworks display drew thousands to Van Maren Park for a July 1 show…
Batting cage with late-night hours seeks permit to open in Citrus Heights
An indoor batting cage facility could soon be coming to the Grand Oaks Shopping Center, if plans successfully make their way through the city’s planning and permitting process…
New Ace Hardware store opens in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— Area residents have a new option for hardware and household supplies with the opening of a new retailer in the Almond Orchard shopping plaza at…
Citrus Heights neighbors barking mad at unpermitted dog park
By Mike Hazlip— Homeowners along a quiet residential street say a new dog park built at an adjacent apartment complex is causing problems, with noise and garbage being thrown over a wall that separates the properties…
New sandwich shop coming to long-vacant spot in front of Costco
By Mike Hazlip— A new tenant is planning to occupy a long-vacant corner suite at Stock Ranch Plaza by opening a sandwich franchise…
Summer music, arts series coming to Citrus Heights
By Sara Beth Williams– A summer music and arts series will be coming to the Marketplace at Birdcage shopping center later this year…
Citrus Heights nonprofit to re-launch men’s mentorship program for kids of single moms
By Mike Hazlip– Single Mom Strong, which is headquartered in Citrus Heights, this year is pairing volunteer men with children of single mothers in a program that is re-starting after being on hold during the pandemic…
Sold-out crowd celebrates best business winners in Citrus Heights contest
By Mike Hazlip— In a sold-out event Tuesday night, civic leaders and business owners filled the Community Center for the 2023 Best of Citrus Heights award ceremony…
