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CBS News
15-07-2025
- Business
- CBS News
Sunrise Mall hit with $500,000 in fines, city warrant finds homeless living in vacant stores
The City of Citrus Heights confirmed Monday that the ownership group of Sunrise Mall is facing hefty fines stemming from significant code violations they have been accruing since 2024. "The City's records indicate Sunrise Mall Realty/ Namdar paid approximately $7,780, leaving unresolved fines totaling approximately $498,211," a city spokesperson said Monday. The mall's majority owner, Namdar Realty Group, is actively working to sell the property. An inspection warrant was served at the mall in May and the city formally issued a notice to abate, meaning the violations must be addressed. A 50-page city report on the inspection outlines that city code enforcement, health officials, local police and the Sacramento Metro Fire department, for three days, served the warrant. "The purpose of the inspection was to document numerous violations of building and health and safety codes. This has been precipitated by many complaints from the community and proactive inspections from CE [code enforcement], and lack of responsive corrective measures from the ownership of the properties," the report reads. Officials say they found dozens of plumbing and electrical violations, water damage, moldy ceilings, structural damage, destroyed walls in the old Macy's, excessive water pooling on the roof and many other problems outlined in the report. There were noted issues like exposed electrical, non-compliant extension cords, trip hazards, an overflowing water fountain in the mall's common areas and a rodent carcass and droppings. They also found evidence that homeless people were living in the vacant mall properties, including the closed movie theater and the Elephant Bar. Multiple photos in the report showed makeshift sleeping arrangements, shopping carts inside, clothing hanging up, fire damage and drug paraphernalia and a modified door to grant access to the area. "A couple of years ago, in the movie theater, I did walk in there and you could tell it's being lived in. After that, I didn't see anybody coming in and out, didn't see anybody walking around the mall, anything like that," said Kevin Cadinha, owner of Perfumes Luxe inside the mall. Cadinha says they went nearly unnoticed, and still, he and other small business owners feel safe at the mall. They want their customers to feel safe, too. "We do rely on the community to support us, we need people to understand the mall is open, it's safe to come in," said Cadinha. It's no secret Sunrise Mall does not look like it used to. With many businesses now closed up and less foot traffic, the businesses still inside are fighting to stay open. "We are still in here trying to survive. We don't know what the next thing is, when the mall is closing, if it's closing," said Cadinha. For Cadinha, with the mall's fate uncertain, it was another gut punch to see what violations the city report uncovered. In March, CBS13 reported that the city council shut down an offer to purchase and redevelop the mall property. The city said the developer's vision did not align with their established "Sunrise Tomorrow" plan, prioritizing the property's long-term future. "Even without ownership of the property, the City has taken proactive steps to lay the groundwork for redevelopment. That includes completing infrastructure planning, securing environmental clearance, approving a flexible parcel map, and streamlining zoning entitlements. These efforts make the site investment-ready and are especially helpful in attracting hospitality and entertainment partners. The City is using the tools available to local governments to protect the community's interests and move this project forward," said Citrus Heights City Manager Ash Feeney in an update posted online. He added that maintaining safety and upkeep of the site is not optional for the property owners. "Regardless of occupancy or ownership status, we are committed to holding property owners accountable and protecting the community's quality of life," said Feeney.
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Hallmark's Citrus Heights store to close this summer after more than 30 years
A longstanding Hallmark store in Citrus Heights is closing this summer after operating for three decades in the community. The greeting card and fine gift store inside Sunrise Mall announced the closure Sunday on Facebook . Owners said the store, at 6170 Sunrise Mall, would remain open through July. 'To all of our valued customers, after over 30 years of serving the Sunrise Mall patrons, we regret to announce that our Sunrise Mall Citrus Heights location will be closing,' ownership said on Facebook. The Sunrise Mall location is one of seven franchise stores in the Sacramento region. Others are in Elk Grove, Folsom, Vacaville, Placerville and Roseville. A customer and social media user, Katie Pearce, took to Facebook to express disappointment at the development. 'So sad to see this,' Pearce commented on the store's closing post. 'Lot's of great memories there with Kim Waters and gang.' Hallmark Citrus Heights' Facebook post said the Sunrise Mall store will continue to fulfill registered wishlists. Layaways will no longer be offered at the Sunrise Mall location as it leads up to its closing. Existing layaway lists must be transferred to the franchise's Roseville location or any open location. Transfers can only be made with a notified request by the customer named on the list. The Sunrise Mall store will have a closing sale that includes 20% off of everything except items already discounted at a higher percentage, Father's Day and graduation cards and 2025 keepsakes and ornaments. Hallmark at Sunrise Mall is open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. The store's Sunday hours are noon to 6 p.m.
Business Journals
25-04-2025
- Business
- Business Journals
Ethan Conrad drops plan to buy Sunrise Mall
Real estate investor Ethan Conrad said he's dropped plans to buy 50 acres of Sunrise Mall in Citrus Heights, putting the future of the fading shopping mall into question. Real estate investor Ethan Conrad said he's dropped plans to buy 50 acres of Sunrise Mall in Citrus Heights, putting the future of the fading shopping mall into question. In an email, Conrad said he did so after the Citrus Heights City Council on Wednesday voted unanimously not to consider a potential amendment he proposed to an existing city plan called Sunrise Tomorrow for rethinking the mall property. "It is certainly unfortunate that the current Specific Plan, although it may look attractive, is not designed to provide the needed components for it to be a successful project," Conrad said. "In particular, with the current Specific Plan showing all the buildings are demo'd and the new buildings are built, is not only wasteful, it's cost prohibitive and simply not needed in order for the project to be attractive as well as successful." Conrad said he still plans to redevelop the 25 acres he already owns at the southern end of the mall, a piece that includes the closed Sears store building and several acres of parking. The amendment Conrad sought to Sunrise Tomorrow would've allowed a Home Depot in the southeast corner of the mall and an In-N-Out Burger along Sunrise Boulevard, near the mall's southwest corner. Those uses wouldn't be allowed under Sunrise Tomorrow as it's currently adopted. Site plans Conrad presented to the city showed a dry cleaner, Montessori school and a bowling alley or other entertainment retail business in existing mall buildings at the south end, though it's not clear if any or all of those uses are allowed under Sunrise Tomorrow. Leading up to Wednesday's meeting, Conrad described plans for those 25 acres as phase I of his concept for Sunrise Mall under the proposed Sunrise Tomorrow amendment, and the 50 acres he was in contract to buy from Namdar Realty Group as phase II, which he said was still being developed. Those 50 acres span the bulk of the actual mall building, including the enclosed store spaces and two closed former Macy's stores. Namdar did not immediately have a comment Friday on Conrad's decision to pull out of the purchase. Conrad said after the meeting he was willing to be flexible in what phase II would include, but the council didn't seem willing to amend its plan. Sunrise Tomorrow would largely redevelop the mall with a central "main street" area of retail, surrounded by housing, hospitality and other new uses. So far, no developer has emerged to try implementing that plan, though one City Council member and speakers at Wednesday's meeting said those developers exist. A city spokesperson didn't immediately return a request for comment Friday on Conrad's announcement.
CBS News
24-04-2025
- Business
- CBS News
Citrus Heights City Council shuts down Sunrise Mall redevelopment amended proposal
CITRUS HEIGHTS -- The Citrus Heights City Council shut down an amended proposal presented by Conrad Properties that suggested the city approve six fast food drive-thru restaurants and a The Home Depot on the property that was once the bustling Sunrise Mall. The project, called "Sunrise Tomorrow," has been in development for nearly a decade but picked up traction in the last five years after extensive community feedback for the vision of the space. The agenda item, added to the regular city council meeting, was meant to give the council and community an opportunity for comments and questions, as well as to hear the latest proposal from developer Ethan Conrad, who owns 25 acres of the land and says he's in escrow for the remaining 50 acres. There was no formal vote on Wednesday night, but the council moved not to go forward with the amended proposal and suggested Conrad take in the comments from the community. The other options they could've taken were to direct Conrad Properties to submit a formal application or request significant changes before considering a formal application. The four-and-a-half-hour council meeting, focused mostly on this subject, ended with Councilmember Tim Schaefer telling Conrad: "We've been here 4.5 hours and you haven't heard a word we said." From retail powerhouse to redevelopment target Sunrise Mall, located at the high-traffic intersection of Sunrise Boulevard and Greenback Lane — the second busiest in Sacramento County — once generated $2 million annually in sales tax revenue. Today, that number has plummeted to just $400,000. In its heyday around 2000, the mall was a crown jewel of Citrus Heights retail. But with the rise of the Roseville Galleria, the Great Recession, and competition from newer developments like the Palladio, its relevance declined. COVID-19 only accelerated that downward trend. Developer pitch: Drive-thrus, Home Depot, and housing Developer Conrad Properties submitted a revised plan in 2024, which included big-box retail, quick-service drive-thrus, and even a bowling alley. Following feedback from the city and public, they made some modifications: reducing the number of proposed drive-thrus from eight to six, and adding a Phase 2 that includes more housing and an open-space event area. Concerns from the community noted that the city's vision for redevelopment included 30-40% open space compared to Conrad's, which offered 1% open space. Councilmembers and community speakers agreed that the revised proposal clashes with key elements of the city's original vision for the site — a walkable, mixed-use community focused on housing, entertainment, and pedestrian-friendly design. Conrad's updated proposal outlines several potential tenants, including IKEA, Chick-fil-A, Dick's Sporting Goods, Nordstrom Rack, BJ's Restaurant and Brewhouse, Peet's Coffee, Philz Coffee, and Dunkin'. He told the council that in speaking with multiple proposed businesses, they expressed that they would only move forward if The Home Depot was the anchor tenant, which is the center of the amended proposal. City policies intentionally banned drive-thrus and landscape/building supply stores in the original plan, citing concerns over traffic, noise, and incompatibility with housing and public space. Conrad Properties maintains that The Home Depot is a necessary anchor tenant. "Market demand dictates redevelopment," said Ethan Conrad. "Home Depot is the catalyst. Most other tenants won't commit without them." Representatives from The Home Depot and In-N-Out also spoke at the meeting, emphasizing their interest in being part of the project, but offered few specifics. A representative from In-N-Out noted it would create 80 jobs, and The Home Depot representative noted it would create more than 100 jobs. What's next for Sunrise Tomorrow? At the end of the meeting, the council did not immediately move forward with any one option, instead signaling a desire for continued review. But the stakes are clear: Sunrise Mall remains the single largest potential site for economic development and housing in Citrus Heights. Packed house at the Citrus Heights City Council meeting tonight. What's on the agenda? Sunrise Mall development plans. @CBSSacramento — Madisen Keavy (@madisenkeavy) April 24, 2025
Business Journals
23-04-2025
- Business
- Business Journals
5 things: Molina Healthcare opens in Florin Towne Centre
Here's what you need to know today. Welcome to Wednesday, loyal readers. Here's what you need to know today. Want more local business headlines? Sign up for our morning and afternoon newsletters to get Sacramento business news delivered straight to your inbox. Health care tenant opens in Florin Towne Centre Last year, my colleague Ben van der Meer told you that Molina Healthcare Inc. planned to fill a spot in Florin Towne Centre. Molina would open one of its One Stop Help Centers, filling 4,327 square feet. Update: Molina will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony today for its One Stop Help Center at 6075 Florin Road, Suite 200, according to a news release. This is Molina's first One Stop Help Center in Northern California, the release states. The local site is a resource center for people who need help enrolling in health insurance and social services. It also offers housing resources and free children's books. The center will be open between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, according to the release. Sutter Health to open downtown sports medicine complex Sutter Health announced plans this week to launch a new 120,000-square-foot Advanced Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Care Complex in Downtown Sacramento, with a projected opening in late 2027. The facility, located at 660 J St., will centralize orthopedic and sports medicine services under one roof, according to a news release issued by Sutter Health. The center will also feature diagnostics, physical therapy, surgery services, nutrition support and mental health offerings tailored for athletes. Sutter's orthopedic and sports medicine complex near Downtown Commons will be only about two blocks from Kaiser Permanente's sports medicine clinic in Golden 1 Center. Reporter Chris Campbell explains what Sutter Health is planning in Downtown Sacramento. Big day for Sunrise Mall's future Ahead of a pivotal Citrus Heights City Council meeting tonight, Ethan Conrad has released a newly revised concept for Sunrise Mall's future. The new plan, part of Conrad's proposed amendment to an existing redevelopment plan for Sunrise Mall called Sunrise Tomorrow, envisions a two-phase overhaul of 75 acres of the mall, beginning with 25 acres Conrad already owns. Senior Reporter Ben van der Meer has the latest on Ethan Conrad's proposal for Sunrise Mall. 2 apartment properties sold for $26 million combined A pair of Sacramento County apartment properties sold this month show market demand even for units around a half century old. Marcus & Millichap announced the recent sale of 90-unit Villa Regia Apartments in North Highlands and 48-unit Coyle Creek Apartments in Fair Oaks, in separate deals. Villa Regia sold for $15.6 million, while Coyle Creek sold for $10.5 million. Senior Reporter Ben van der Meer explains what you need to know about two apartment properties sold in Sacramento County. Pure Green juice bar franchise entering area A fast-growing juice bar franchise is planning to enter the Sacramento market, with its first location lined up for a Granite Bay center. Florida-based Pure Green has signed a lease for a 1,400-square-foot space at 6953 Douglas Blvd. in The Marketplace at Granite Bay center. The franchise offers cold pressed juices, superfood smoothies, wellness shots, acai bowls, oatmeal bowls, superfood toasts and juice cleanses. Reporter Jake Abbott has details about Pure Green's local plans. Have a great day, folks. Thanks for reading.
