located on Wachtel Way on the border of Citrus Heights and Orangevale was listed for sale at the end of March for $1,475,000 the sale would break the previous record by $225,000 According to a property description posted on real estate site Zillow The Citrus Heights border with Orangevale runs in a zig-zag line from Greenback Lane and Fair Oaks Boulevard in the south to Wachtel Way and Old Auburn Road in the north with Wachtel Way serving as the line between the two jurisdictions The home at 7537 Wachtel Way happens to sit right across the street from Orangevale and is one among a string of upscale According to residential appraiser and housing analyst Ryan Lundquist the median home sales price in Citrus Heights for March 2025 was $509,500 and the median home sales price in Orangevale was $620,000 The average sales price in Orangevale was $725,958 in March 2025 and the average for Citrus Heights was $528,487 “One thing to keep in mind is homes in Orangevale last month were just over 400 square feet larger on average so size makes a difference here,” Lundquist said two-story home boasts a master suite with a full bathroom The backyard features a pool with an attached spa The home’s description also indicates that the backyard includes a horseshoe pit property,” said Toni Williams with Morris Williams Realty Property sales history indicates that the property was sold in March 2008 for $350,000 and then sold again in July 2008 for $439,000 the house was once a single-story home with a grassy front yard and picket fence in the front of the property passersby now see a wide cemented driveway with multiple garages Multiple homes have been listed at or above the one million mark in Citrus Heights in recent years but have struggled to sell The highest residential sale ever recorded in Citrus Heights was a property located at 8047 Holly Drive listed for $1.25 million in August 2022 Related: A sprawling, custom-built home in Citrus Heights has been listed for sale for nearly $1.5 million...Thanks for reading The Sentinel. 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(Click here) Los Nogales Mexican Restaurant opened about six weeks ago restaurant owner Elizabeth Martinez said on Wednesday adding that it took a couple of months to prepare and finalize things before officially opening Martinez said it was scary to open without any indoor seating and a lot of customers who came within the first week have been returning regularly The interior and exterior have fresh paint and a new color scheme of black The existing outside seating still has red umbrellas which have been a recognizable feature of the small outdoor eatery The Mexican restaurant is located at 7150 Auburn Blvd which announced in August 2024 that they would be losing it in September of the same year told The Sentinel in an interview last August that the lease had expired in February 2024 and that the restaurant has since been paying month to month Garcia said she knew the property would eventually sell but didn’t expect it to so soon Garcia had indicated she wanted to remain in Citrus Heights because she has built a reputation in the city and wants to remain loyal to her customer base Gilberto’s Tacos attempted to open a food truck for a short time in the fall of 2024 Los Nogales is located at 7150 Auburn Blvd A new Mexican restaurant has taken the place of the former Gilberto’s Tacos on Auburn Boulevard...Thanks for reading The Sentinel. You are either trying to access subscribers-only content or you have reached your limit of 4 free articles per 30 days. Click here to sign in or subscribe 1935 and is survived by her two daughters and their families; Patricia Ann and Stewart Potter and their families: 6 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren She is now reunited in heaven with her husband Cathrine was a nurse at Roseville hospital for over 30 years she loved taking care of her beautiful rose garden and loved to spend time at her home in Lake Almanor She will be deeply missed by all her family and friends but has finally found peace and is once again whole Family will have a private memorial at her gravesite in Citrus Heights Donations can be made in her remembrance to a charity of your choice *Publisher’s Note: As a free service to family members who have lost a loved one, The Sentinel publishes online obituaries of Citrus Heights residents or former residents at no cost. To submit an obituary, click here Cathrine Ann Hamilton went to be with the Lord on April 14, 2025, in Chesterfield, Virginia.Thanks for reading The Sentinel. You are either trying to access subscribers-only content or you have reached your limit of 4 free articles per 30 days. Click here to sign in or subscribe McGill was stabbed multiple times, allegedly by an ex-boyfriend who she had recently filed a restraining order against, according to an April 24 media release from the Citrus Heights Police Department A homeowner who lives in Citrus Heights was interviewed by a local news station and identified McGill as her husband’s caregiver who did not identify herself but did appear on camera said McGill had just arrived at work with her aunt on the morning of April 24 when she was stabbed while still inside her car According to law enforcement, officers identified the suspect in the stabbing as 30-year-old Kyron Jamar Mason from Sacramento Mason was located later the same day at Sacramento County Main Jail Mason was placed under arrest on suspicion of the murder of McGill and is ineligible for bail The homeowner also said McGill had just spent a week in court obtaining the restraining order against Mason McGill was driven to a local fire station and then taken to an area hospital where she passed away from the injuries suffered during the attack Mason has an extensive domestic violence history who found Mason was also the restraining party in multiple other restraining orders and had several previous domestic violence arrests in Sacramento County with other victims The homeowner and wife of McGill’s client said McGill had been caring for her husband for over a year and a half and had aspirations to become a hairdresser Mason is expected to appear in Sacramento Superior Court on Monday Anyone with information in the stabbing case is encouraged to call the Citrus Heights Police Department’s tip line at 916-227-5524 The woman who died from a fatal stabbing on April 24 has been identified as 28-year-old Alexis Ashanti McGill...Thanks for reading The Sentinel. 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Click here to sign in or subscribe Local reports from 2022 indicated more than 40 businesses were operating at the time but ongoing closures have left large sections of the mall vacant highlighting the continued decline of the decades-old shopping center Sentinel staff found just over 20 stores still remaining inside Sunrise Mall Several national chain tenants are still operating National retailer Spencer’s is still open but recently announced plans to close its Sunrise Mall location in mid-April Independently owned Royal Stage theater is also still operating with a full slate of shows planned throughout April and May Other independently owned stores still open include California Basics which offers men’s and women’s perfume and cologne which opened in 2021 along with hair salons inside JCPenney The Underground Clothing store is still a tenant inside the mall; however the shop serves unhoused families within the San Juan Unified School District who need clothing Donations are accepted on Thursdays from 10 a.m and eligible shoppers are referred to the store by appointment only multiple stores have shuttered within the mall in quick succession which were closed along with over 60 other underperforming locations Hot Topic also closed its Sunrise Mall location in March while Masterboy Streetstyle relocated to Folsom Premium Outlets according to two handwritten signs posted on the storefront All eateries have also vacated the mall just within the last three years with several closing in early 2024 and the last eatery closing unexpectedly in November 2024 During an annual strategic planning retreat held March 26 Economic Development and Community Engagement Director Meghan Huber said the Economic Development team has been in contact with the property owner of the parcels and “deal-making conversations” are being had regarding a possible hotel Ethan Conrad with Ethan Conrad Properties submitted an amendment to the Sunrise Tomorrow Specific Plan which requests multiple amendments that would allow for “logical use” of the property including allowing for light industrial uses The proposal from Conrad includes the possibility of constructing Home Depot and multiple quick-service restaurants with drive-thru access along Sunrise Boulevard The city announced in early April that the City Council will hear and discuss the proposal from Ethan Conrad Properties on April 23 Plans for discussion of the proposal in front of City Council were initially planned but postponed twice once in November 2024 and once in January 2025 which was approved by the City Council in 2021 was developed at a cost of over $1 million to the city including an extensive Environmental Impact Report in an effort to make the property “shovel ready” and as attractive as possible to developers The plan envisions creating a walkable “21st Century Main Street,” with five key ideas guiding the plan: creating an economic engine and making the site a “community and regional destination.” The four-phase plan is projected to take 20 years to be fully completed with the first phase likely being to develop unused parking areas so the plan requires the involvement of private developers to become a reality The city says the second phase is expected to incorporate office space The third and fourth phases include redeveloping the existing mall into a “21st Century Main Street.” Want to share your thoughts on Sunrise Mall? Click here to submit a letter to the editor. Once a bustling retail hub, Sunrise Mall now sits nearly vacant, with roughly a fifth of its tenant capacity filled...Thanks for reading The Sentinel. You are either trying to access subscribers-only content or you have reached your limit of 4 free articles per 30 days. Click here to sign in or subscribe In a letter from Everlast Dental obtained by The Sentinel staff dated April 10 the dental office located on Sunrise Boulevard and Oak Avenue announced plans to “limit access through the Oak Avenue entrance” of the parking lot due to a reckless driving incident that occurred on the prior Wednesday the office stated that they have experienced several incidents of reckless driving in the parking lot including drivers speeding and cutting corners and struck the handicapped rail where our patient entered and exited the front door,” the dental office wrote adding that they did report the incident to the Citrus Heights Police Department Police logs show a reckless driving incident was reported to have occurred around 11 p.m April 9 at the corner of Oak Avenue and Sunrise Boulevard Several days after the announcement by Everlast Dental a red rope with a “Do Not Enter” sign could be seen by Sentinel staff stretched across the Oak Avenue driveway entrance into the business’s parking lot The Sunrise Boulevard entrance to the business remains accessible Everlast Dental management did not respond to a request for comment A reckless driving incident has prompted a local dental office to take action to “ensure the safety” of their patients...Thanks for reading The Sentinel. You are either trying to access subscribers-only content or you have reached your limit of 4 free articles per 30 days. Click here to sign in or subscribe The shooting incident occurred in a parking lot at Lichen Drive and Antelope Road according to local news reports Officers responded to Summer Hills Plaza shortly after 10:30 a.m following reports of a man with a knife threatening people in the area a person matching the description was spotted by officers Local news reports say after the man “produced” a knife He was then detained and transported to the hospital by medical personnel was temporarily cordoned off following the incident Police officials did not provide any further details regarding what led up to the officer-involved shooting Citrus Heights police shot a man wielding a knife, officials say...Thanks for reading The Sentinel. You are either trying to access subscribers-only content or you have reached your limit of 4 free articles per 30 days. Click here to sign in or subscribe “There’s no other business like this in Citrus Heights,” CEO and Citrus Heights native Evelyn Guizar told Sacramento Business Journal. located in a small strip mall on Greenback Lane just before Fair Oaks Boulevard will be designed to serve as both a live musical performance venue and a casual eatery The business has applied for a beer and wine license through the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control the music cafe location shows a sign with the cafe’s business logo indicating the cafe is “Coming Soon.” Guizar anticipates offering live musical performances such as solo instrumentalists the space will also offer music lessons and workshops according to the company’s website and online news reports “Our unique establishment is a place for everyone to come together and create social cohesion through art and culture,” the music cafe writes on their website adding that they anticipate featuring “talented local artists and musicians.” To keep up with opening details and event announcements, follow Sweet Music Studio Cafe on and The new music studio cafe will be located at 8040 Greenback Ln adjacent to a furniture store and behind Matthews Mattress A new music cafe venue is slated to open later this year in Citrus Heights...Thanks for reading The Sentinel. 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Click here to sign in or subscribe which survived the closures of other mainstay retailers at the Sunrise Mall in 2023 is now gearing up to close its doors in the next few weeks Management at Hot Topic confirmed with The Sentinel Saturday that the store will be closing on March 26 and that the closure was a corporate decision Staff were not able to comment on whether employees would be relocated to other Hot Topic stores A QR code at the front entrance allows customers to search for the nearest Hot Topic location Hot Topic relocated from across from T-Mobile to another storefront that was closer to Macy’s Men’s where most of the two dozen open businesses within the mall still operate both Taco Bell and Pretzelmaker closed up shop followed soon after by Najia Cuisine and clothing retailer Tilly The Sentinel previously reported that Zumiez closed in December of 2023 another small watch and jewelry repair shop left the mall and relocated to a storefront at the Marketplace at Birdcage across the street Pro Image Sports and Lin Den Massage have storefronts that have appeared vacant on multiple occasions during Sentinel staff visits to the Sunrise Mall in late 2024 which had been the last eatery to operate in the mall’s food court closed unexpectedly following the owner’s sudden departure due to a medical emergency The Sentinel was not able to confirm whether the kiosk would permanently close or reopen at a later date Hot Topic’s closure announcement comes on the heels of several other major retailers also announcing closures Both Macy’s and Party City are also expected to close sometime in March and other pop-culture-approved merchandise The company operates over 600 stores throughout the United States and Canada Another national retailer just announced it plans to close its Sunrise Mall location by the end of March...Thanks for reading The Sentinel. 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Click here to sign in or subscribe I’m all for bringing new business to town But putting a Home Depot in Citrus Heights would directly compete with other established retailers such as Contractors Supply and Batteries Plus all within 1.5 miles of the proposed development Do we really need another big box store that will simply take business away from retailers that have been serving our community for years this plan risks simply reshuffling the same customers and dollars And those fast-food drive-thrus Conrad’s so proud of Drive by Chick-fil-A or In-N-Out during lunch hour Those backed-up lanes aren’t creating prosperity – they’re creating headaches and fender-benders Now imagine eight more drive-thrus crammed into the mall property Do we really need them when Citrus Heights already has a total of 94 quick-service restaurants with about half of those having drive-thrus We’re running out of buildable land in Citrus Heights – we’re 98% built out This plan tosses away a golden opportunity for mixed-use housing that could help us meet state requirements The old Sears building becoming a storage facility That’s like turning prime downtown real estate into a parking garage It generates almost no tax revenue and brings zero life to the area Make no mistake about what’s happening here Ethan Conrad wants to do what’s best for his bottom line and he’s willing to have his team show up at community meetings painting doomsday scenarios for the mall if we don’t accept his amendments He positions himself as the only savior in the development world who would take on a project like Sunrise Mall at this moment he only owns about 20% of the mall—not the entire site Ethan thinks we’re desperate and that our community is foolish enough to sell our future for more lumber and chicken sandwiches We deserve better than to be talked down to by a developer who owns just a fraction of the property but acts like he controls its destiny This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reimagine Sunrise Mall Let’s not waste it on yesterday’s retail model that’s already failing elsewhere in areas around We can demand development that builds community and prosperity not just another place to buy power tools and grab a burger and it’s up to us to speak up before it’s too late Gigi Rayford is a longtime resident of Citrus Heights and Executive Director of Citrus Heights Arts According to police, on July 18 the unidentified male suspect walked into two Patelco Credit Union branches one in Citrus Heights and another in Sacramento and was able to withdraw tens of thousands of dollars from an account that was later determined to be another person’s account The suspect is described as a white male of average build in his late 50’s or early 60’s A cash reward of up to $1,000 is being offered Anyone with information can report tips anonymously and still be eligible for a reward Anyone who recognizes the suspect or has any other information is encouraged to contact Sacramento Valley Crime Stoppers: (916) 443-HELP (4357). Residents can also submit tips online by using the “P3 TIPS” app or submit online at www.sacvalleycrimestoppers.com The Citrus Heights Police released a photo on social media Thursday of an unidentified suspect in a case of fraud and are asking...Thanks for reading The Sentinel. You are either trying to access subscribers-only content or you have reached your limit of 4 free articles per 30 days. Click here to sign in or subscribe Masonic Homes Covina Citrus Heights Health Center is a newly constructed 32-bed skilled nursing facility built to serve residents and the broader community It’s part of a larger continuing care retirement community (CCRC) The project is defined by an open floor plan abundant natural light and green spaces for every resident and their families with a mid-century modern fabric and park-like landscape similar to the rest of the campus Project manager Matthew Smith with architectural firm SmithGroup aimed to harmonize the space with the existing CCRC campus which includes independent housing and assisted living Construction challenges included Covid delays but was completed in June 2023 and the facility opened in May for initial residents and then fully in September of that year with an expanded 39,200 square feet of space while Mason Builders was the general contractor and Cambridge CM served as construction manager Marked by a home-like atmosphere and accessibility the Masonic Homes nursing facility features a secure memory care garden This new building is on Masonic Homes of California’s Covina campus; in addition they have another community in the Bay Area Masonic Homes didn’t have any skilled nursing on the campus and residents would have to leave the campus if they needed skilled care but also was an opportunity to add green spaces that every resident “That was the big goal – it was to get skilled nursing care on the campus for the residents,” Smith said “It was determined that a 32-bed facility would serve their needs and then that would allow them to also serve the community.” It’s open not just to members of the Masonic Order A secure garden for memory care residents was included in the original design there is a secure garden directly adjacent to the building Memory care residents can go outside in a secure space,” said Smith was turned into a sensory garden open to the whole campus The project planned out gardens to connect to all the buildings – residents staff and families can enter the sensory garden from three different sides and it’s a much more organic space compared to what was there “We have little placards to tell them about the plants that they can smell or touch and all of the plants and vegetation are all drought tolerant,” he added lawns and trees planted on the CCRC campus didn’t take into account what was needed in terms of limited water resources in California The skilled nursing building was constructed with two households of 16 residents per floor in mostly private rooms; there are two shared suites in each household given delays during Covid due to isolation protocols Construction of the nurse station ended up being more of a “care hub” than the traditional nurse station in a nursing home “It’s a touchdown point for the staff It’s really tucked away and not a very prominent feature it has really excellent sight lines of the living room and dining room,” said Smith The California Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development (OSHPD) allowed the living room and dining room to be open to the corridor because of the site lines from the Care Hub The Hub has great sight lines down the hallways allowing staff to see every resident room from one point The rooms themselves are “generous,” Smith said Family members can stay with their loved ones and have space to visit in the room while also allowing space for the staff to care for the residents Bathrooms are fully accessible with roll-in showers while not being institutional in look – they’re a very home-like space and both the memory care and sensory gardens have planter boxes residents can use The living room and dining room are designed to function like a great room and be the main hub of activity for the residents “It’s really functioning like a home in that way the open living room and dining room having a little Mid Century Modern screen in between them,” said Smith “It’s just a really nice connected space with the large windows out to the gardens I think those spaces are working really effectively.” Strong connection to the outdoors and the rest of the community was a concept brought through to completion there’s a connection to Masonic symbology too throughout the building Cambridge CM, Masonic Homes Covina Citrus Heights Health Center, Masonic Homes of California, SmithGroup Amy has worked as a business journalist for more than two years and has been in the profession for seven-plus She is an avid (sometimes poolside) science fiction reader Contact: [email protected] Skilled Nursing News is the leading source for news and information covering the skilled nursing industry. 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For more information, see our cookie policy Close Peter answered the call to serve his country and joined the United States Army during the Vietnam War He served honorably until 1971 and was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds sustained in combat—a testament to his bravery and sacrifice His time in Vietnam remained a significant chapter in his life; he often reflected on those years with a sense of pride and solemn remembrance He found joy in reading historical accounts and watching films that brought the past to life This love of history extended into his personal interests as well—he was an avid gun collector who appreciated both the craftsmanship and historical significance of his collection Peter was a talented chef and enjoyed cooking Italian dishes for his family He had fond memories of growing up in Brooklyn and sharing meals with his cousins and extended family Those who knew Peter remember him as a trusted and dependable friend—someone who could be counted on through thick and thin His quiet strength and unwavering loyalty left a lasting impression on all who crossed his path Ann Brown; four daughters: Meghan Brown of San Francisco and Heather Ahmadzai of Brentwood; as well as six grandchildren who brought him great joy May Peter’s memory bring comfort to those who knew him and serve as a reminder of a life lived with courage and integrity Peter Brown, 74, passed away on April 4, 2025, in Citrus Heights, California. 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LIVE UPDATESCitrus Heights man sentenced nearly 5 years for arson at Paradise's Ridge Lifeline Churchby Hannah Gutierrez has been sentenced to four years and eight months in state prison for his role in a fire at the Paradise Ridge Lifeline Church in December 2023 PREVIOUS COVERAGE | Paradise's Ridge Lifeline Church targeted in arson attack; suspect arrested and facing felony charges Police were dispatched to the church on December 28 where they discovered the front glass window shattered by a rock which they quickly contained to the north section of the building A taxi driver played a crucial role in the arrest who contacted police after Chance requested to be dropped off at a church to "finish some business." Chance later called the taxi driver to pick him up from the scene The driver reported smelling smoke on Chance when he entered the vehicle prompting the driver to return to the church Paradise Police and the fire department were already on the scene Chance confessed to the authorities and was subsequently arrested police responded to a report of a customer exhibiting "strange behavior" at a Best Western Hotel next door on December 25 Authorities said hotel staff requested Chance be removed from the premises Officers subsequently booked Chance into Butte County Jail and instructed him not to return to the hotel The Best Western reported that Chance was found sneaking into the premises on December 27 leading to his arrest and subsequent booking into Butte County Jail on trespassing charges the Best Western Hotel contacted Paradise Police after hearing a loud crashing sound emanating from the Ridge Lifeline Church area Chance was initially found mentally incompetent to stand trial and received treatment at a state hospital to recover competency pleading and being found guilty of felony charges including arson He has been sentenced to four years and eight months in state prison Chance had previously been convicted of the arson of his home outside of Butte County A restitution hearing is scheduled for early February where the church is seeking compensation to repair the damage left by the fire Ramsey added that Chance will now be listed on the California arson registry for his crimes City Council members supported the initiative and encouraged coordinating with school art teachers and other arts organizations but raised concerns about Artificial Intelligence-generated art submissions Councilmember Kelsey Nelson said she would support accepting AI-generated artwork but Councilmember Porsche Middleton cautioned against allowing it and suggested limiting the amount of AI-generated art accepted and developers the opportunity to sponsor cabinets within their districts The city also hopes to sponsor its own cabinets throughout Citrus Heights and said capital project funds could be utilized since wrapping cabinets in vinyl art will protect the cabinets from graffiti and reduce maintenance needs over the life of the artwork Vinyl wrapping lasts between five and seven years and would include a protective UV overlaminate Wrapping a cabinet in art ranges from $1,500 to $3,000 The city listed several limitations for submitted artwork. Unlike artwork on SMUD transformer boxes which are based on famous pieces of art, for the traffic control signal box program designs must be original and cannot incorporate numbers or letters except for approved company logos or sponsorship acknowledgments By the end of Phase 2 of the Auburn Boulevard Complete Streets Project the city’s inventory will include 63 signal controller cabinets all of which will be available for artwork wrapping Councilmember Tim Schaefer suggested planning for any associated costs resulting from vehicle accidents that might damage an art-wrapped signal cabinet Vice Mayor MariJane Lopez-Taff suggested issuing a call for sponsors in limited phases that the city create profiles for each artist and their featured artwork Next steps for the city include creating a traffic signal control cabinet inventory map for public use launching a city webpage dedicated to the new arts program issuing a call for sponsors to reserve a cabinet and issuing a call to artists interested in submitting artwork for the program Sponsors may also submit their own artwork The city also referenced several previous art projects created throughout Citrus Heights over the last 25 years but noted those efforts were often “lengthy and costly.” The city has provided grants to community organizations for murals including two grants totaling $25,000 for murals in the Sunrise MarketPlace and a $3,000 grant to local artist Amie Nowell for a wall mural at Oak Avenue and Wachtel Way In addition to the new traffic signal control cabinet program the City Council has also approved the launch of new Arts and Culture page for Citrus Heights The city plans to create a webpage dedicated to arts and culture in the near future The City Council on Wednesday gave the green light on a new traffic signal control cabinet art program...Thanks for reading The Sentinel. 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Click here to sign in or subscribe Posted by Megan Hoffman-Davis | Feb 13, 2025 8:14 am | Business stores as part of its ongoing bankruptcy proceedings with locations in Folsom and Citrus Heights among those slated to shut down which filed for bankruptcy protection for the second time last month has now announced plans to close approximately 500 of its 850 stores nationwide The closures are part of an effort to “right-size its store footprint,” according to a statement from the company “This was a very difficult decision to make given the major impact we know it will have on our Team Members and all of the communities we serve,” the company said in a statement Court filings indicate closures slated for 533 locations across 49 states California is among the hardest-hit states including the East Bidwell Street location in Folsom and the Sunrise Boulevard store in Citrus Heights which is one of the companies recently remodeled and rebranded locations Other states seeing significant closures include Florida Joann traces its roots back to 1943 when German immigrant Sigmund Glick and his business partners opened a small fabric store in Cleveland the company became a leading retailer in the crafting and sewing industries Joann saw rapid expansion in the late 20th century acquiring other craft chains and broadening its product selection beyond fabric to include home décor the company changed its name to Joann Stores The retailer went public in 1969 and remained a staple of shopping centers across the U.S as consumer shopping habits shifted and online competition increased it was acquired by private equity firm Leonard Green & Partners in a $1.6 billion deal After a brief return to the stock market in 2021 the company faced mounting financial difficulties exacerbated by declining foot traffic and inflationary pressures Joann filed for bankruptcy in March 2024 before going private again only to file for bankruptcy a second time in early 2025 as part of its latest restructuring effort Joann’s closures mark another blow to brick-and-mortar retail as more consumers turn to online marketplaces for craft and sewing supplies The company has not disclosed specific closure dates for each location the shutdown of the Folsom and Citrus Heights locations means fewer options for in-person shopping as the retailer has long been a staple for sewing The company had yet to publicly announce specific closing dates for the list of stores at this time List of Joann Fabrics stores closing in California 93304Buena Park – 5885 Lincoln Avenue 90620Chico – 2485 Notre Dame Blvd Ste 310 91710Citrus Heights – 5489 Sunrise Blvd 95610Concord – 1675 B Willow Pass Road 92879Corte Madera – 245 Tamal Vista Blvd 94925Cupertino – 19765 Stevens Creek Blvd 95014Daly City – 423 Westlake Center (Second Level) 94015Dublin – 7177 Amador Plaza Road 94568El Cerrito – 300 El Cerrito Plz 95503Folsom – 1010 East Bidwell Street 95630Foothill Ranch – 26742 Portola Parkway 93720Fullerton – 3300 Yorba Linda Boulevard 92831Glendale – 1000 South Central Avenue 91204Hemet – 2981 West Florida Avenue (Unit G1) 92340Huntington Beach – 9901 Adams Ave 92606Jackson – 11 N State Highway 49-88 91011La Verne – 2086 Foothill Blvd Ste A 90712Long Beach – 3588 Palo Verde Ave 91326Oceanside – 2227 S El Camino Real Ste C 92064Rancho Mirage – 72765 Dinah Shore Dr 96003Redlands – 1625 W Lugonia Avenue 94063Riverside – 3635 Riverside Plaza Dr 92506Rohnert Park – 425 Rohnert Park Expy W 92110San Leandro – 699 Lewelling Blvd Suite 230 94579San Marcos – 177 South Las Posas Road 92078San Mateo – 1948 S El Camino Real 94403Santa Clarita – 26583 Carl Boyer Drive 91350Santa Rosa – 3620 Industrial Dr 95403Sherman Oaks – 13730 Riverside Drive 95370Stockton – 10916-B Trinity Parkway 92591Torrance – 21800 Hawthorne Blvd Ste 100 90503Turlock – 2717 Countryside Drive 95695Woodland Hills – 22914 W Victory Blvd 91367Yuba City – 704 West Onstott Rd About Us Privacy Policy Terms and Conditions Contact Us Subscribe for FREE! 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