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Honey Donuts Named 2026 Legacy Business of Distinction

Mar 30, 2026 05:11PM ● By MPG Staff

Honey Donuts, located at 6401 Antelope Rd in Citrus Heights was recently named the recipient of the Winter 2026 Business of Distinction: Legacy Award.

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SMF Adds Three New Restaurants

Mar 30, 2026 01:30PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) continues to elevate the traveler experience with the grand opening of Magpie Café, Centro Cocina Mexicana and New Helvetia Brewing Co. in Terminal A.

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West Coast Sourdough Celebrates Anniversary

Mar 17, 2026 02:18PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan, photos by Thomas J. Sullivan

Owner Jasprit Kaur and her family cut a celebratory red ribbon last week, acknowledging the ongoing success of their franchise restaurant, West Coast Sourdough after nearly two years in business in Citrus Heights.

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Well, Well, Well

Mar 16, 2026 01:35PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

Glasses of chilled groundwater and a ribbon-cutting recently marked the activation of three new groundwater wells in Antelope.

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California State Railroad Museum & Foundation Offer Leprechaun Lounge Pub Train

Feb 24, 2026 11:51AM ● By California State Railroad Museum Foundation News Release

For the third consecutive year, the California State Railroad Museum & Foundation are offering spirited rides aboard the Leprechaun Lounge Pub Train on March 14 and 15.

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Dutch Bros on Auburn Boulevard Nears Completion

Feb 24, 2026 11:43AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

Construction converting a shuttered former Rally’s Burger drive-thru at 7911 Auburn Blvd. in Citrus Heights into a new Dutch Bros coffee shop is nearing completion.

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Girl Scout Cookie Season Begins

Feb 24, 2026 11:19AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan, photos by Thomas J. Sullivan

Girl Scout cookie sales started on Friday, Feb. 20 in celebration of National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend with many customers in Citrus Heights craving to try a pink box of trademarked Exploremores, a Rocky Road ice cream-inspired flavor, making its debut this year.

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Local Baker Offers Dairy-Free Options

Feb 17, 2026 11:44AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan, photos by Thomas J. Sullivan

Enjoy bread, but especially sensitive to dairy? You might want to try a loaf of homemade sourdough bread available weekly and especially crafted with love by Danika “Dani” Sedgwick, a Citrus Heights home-based bread baker and mom.

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Juice Time Opens in Sunrise Village

Feb 17, 2026 09:32AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan, photos by Thomas J. Sullivan

Juice Time, an international juice, ice cream shop and crepe shop celebrated its official public grand opening on Friday, Feb. 13, with a ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by the Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce.

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What’s New in Town

Feb 03, 2026 01:24PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

O Tasty Mongolian BBQ, a nail salon and spa, and a gourmet donut bakery are three new business which will be opening soon in the Copperwood Square shopping Plaza at 7056 Sunrise Blvd.

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Amazon to Shutter all Fresh Stores, Including Citrus Heights Location

Jan 27, 2026 04:30PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan, photos by Thomas J. Sullivan

Amazon is officially closing its Amazon Fresh supermarket in the Sunrise Village Shopping Center in Citrus Heights which opened a year and a half ago.

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Kongkiat (Ken) Putson, owner of Thai Orchid, a popular Thai restaurant

Popular Thai Restaurant in Citrus Heights Offered for Sale

Jan 27, 2026 10:39AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

After 14 years of serving flavorful, traditional family recipes, Kongkiat (Ken) Putson, owner of Thai Orchid, a popular Thai restaurant in Citrus Heights has offered his business for sale, looking to move to the Dallas, Texas area where he can be closer to family.

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Grocery Outlet Prepares for March Opening

Jan 27, 2026 10:26AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

Construction of a new Grocery Outlet store in Sunrise Village in Citrus Heights is quickly moving towards a March completion date, according to a senior construction superintendent for Tilton Pacific Construction, Inc.

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Texas Roadhouse, Bubba’s 33, Jaggers Fundraiser Benefits American Tinnitus Association

Jan 27, 2026 09:31AM ● By Texas Roadhouse, Bubba’s 33, Jaggers News Release

Restaurants Donate 100% of Profits to Honor Late Founder Kent Taylor

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California State Fair Announces New Chief Wine Judge

Jan 26, 2026 04:02PM ● By California State Fair News Release

The California State Fair appointed Tim McDonald of Napa as the new Chief Judge of the California State Fair Commercial Wine Competition.

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Construction Yet to Begin at Drive-Thru Site

Jan 20, 2026 09:28AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

Nearly five months after the demolition of the former Marie Callender’s Restaurant and Bakery at 5525 Sunrise Blvd, construction of a new quick serve restaurant (QSR) which was previously approved by the city of Citrus Heights for the location has yet to begin.

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Sweet Music Studio Cafe to Celebrate Grand Opening

Jan 20, 2026 09:16AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

Sweet Music Studio Cafe, a new family-owned music venue at 8040 Greenback Lane in Citrus Heights will celebrate its grand opening on Friday, Jan. 23, with a morning ribbon cutting ceremony sponsored by the Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce.

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Construction Nears Completion on Food Truck Plaza

Jan 13, 2026 10:35AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

Public utility completion timelines have moved the expected opening of the new Citrus Heights Food Truck Plaza, located at the northeastern corner of Twin Oaks Avenue and Auburn Boulevard to early March 2026, according to its owner, Jagtar Singh.

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The Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce celebrated the official opening of Must Be Cow

Must Be Cow Celebrates Opening

Jan 13, 2026 10:08AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

Two months after a soft opening to first-time customers, it was time for the owners of Must Be Cow, a new Korean BBQ and Sushi Restaurant at 5511 Sunrise Blvd. in Citrus Heights to take their public bow.

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Narenj Mediterranean Grocery Expands

Jan 06, 2026 10:34AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan, photos by Thomas J. Sullivan

Take time to discover the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with shawarma, falafel, hummus and much more at the Narenj Mediterranean Grocery located in Citrus Heights.

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County’s 2024 Crop and Livestock Report Released

Nov 24, 2025 03:07PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The gross production value of all agricultural commodities in Sacramento County was more than $536 million, county Agricultural Commissioner Chris Flores reported during her presentation of the 2024 Sacramento County Crop and Livestock Report at the Nov. 18 Board of Supervisors meeting.

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County's 2024 Crop and Livestock Report Released

Nov 24, 2025 02:29PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The gross production value of all agricultural commodities in Sacramento County was more than $536 million, county Agricultural Commissioner Chris Flores reported

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Save Mart Launches Hunger Relief Campaign

Nov 18, 2025 09:08AM ● By The Save Mart Companies News Release

Holiday food drive delivers 100% of donations to local food banks, first distribution before Christmas

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Average California Farm Loses $20,528 Annually to Natural Hazards

Nov 12, 2025 09:09AM ● By Trace One News Release

High grocery prices have been a defining economic story in recent years, driven by a combination of factors including pandemic-related supply chain breakdowns and labor shortages.

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Nothing Bundt Cakes Celebrates Grand Opening

Nov 05, 2025 11:06AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

Citrus Heights has a new place to satisfy your sweet tooth. Nothing Bundt Cakes in the Sunrise Village Shopping Center celebrated its official grand opening with a morning ribbon cutting on Oct. 23, hosted by the Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce.

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Sierra Donor Services Partners with Texas Roadhouse

Oct 31, 2025 12:01PM ● By Sierra Donor Services News Release

Sierra Donor Services (SDS) is excited to partner with the popular restaurant chain Texas Roadhouse for a three-day promotional event encouraging guests to register as life-saving organ, eye and tissue donors.

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57% of Americans Cut Back on Candy This Halloween as Chocolate Prices Rise: New Study

Oct 24, 2025 12:04PM ● By Brandpoint Content

New research from Empower finds that over half of Americans (57%) say rising chocolate prices are changing how much they dish out for candy.

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Sunrise Park District's 75th Anniversary Jubilee

Oct 14, 2025 03:50PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

A joyous crowd came together on Saturday, Oct. 4 in Rusch Community Park to celebrate and remember a very special gift donated in 1950 by Fred and Julia Rusch: their home and 15 acres of their ranch land.

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Annual Dinner for Donations Cooks Up Pot Pie Dinner

Oct 13, 2025 04:06PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

Single Mom Strong fundraiser serves dinner for its 5th year.

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Approved Starbucks Drive-Thru Projects Cancelled

Oct 07, 2025 03:47PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

Previously-approved plans to build two Starbucks drive-through coffee shops in Citrus Heights will expire, since the company isn’t planning to move forward with construction of either project.

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New Bargain Super Market Opens

Oct 07, 2025 03:05PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

The Bargain Super Market, a new, family-owned, independent convenience grocery store near the corner of Birdcage Street and Greenback Lane, opened at 7817 Greenback Lane in Citrus Heights.

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Retired Teachers Invited for Coffee and Conversation

Sep 03, 2025 01:15PM ● By California Retired Teachers Association News Release

As the new school year begins and students return to their classrooms, newly retired teachers can often feel ambivalent. Happy to be free of the demands placed on educators, but missing the shared connections when pupils begin a new journey in learning.

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Nonprofits Thrive at Chicken Festival

Sep 02, 2025 05:47PM ● By Sabrina Bernardo

Each year, the Fair Oaks Chicken Festival draws thousands of attendees with its quirky charm, live entertainment, mouthwatering food and vibrant community spirit but behind the feathers and festivities lies a deeper purpose.

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‘Just Desserts’ is Scrumptious Art

Aug 21, 2025 01:11PM ● By Carol Feineman

Sixteen artists, the majority being neighbors, have their second exhibit, “Just Desserts and Other Delights,” a Wayne Tiebault-inspired art exhibit, on display through September in a Land Park venue.

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