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Business Journals
28-04-2025
- Business
- Business Journals
5 things: Nixtaco restaurant opens in Folsom
Already have an account? Sign in Welcome! Register now to read your first few articles at no cost. Here's what you need to know today. Welcome to Monday, 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. GET TO KNOW YOUR CITY Find Local Events Near You Connect with a community of local professionals. Explore All Events Nixtaco restaurant opens in Folsom Earlier this month, I told you that Nixtaco would replace Cantina Pedregal at 185 Placerville Road, Suite 150, in Folsom. Update: The Mexican restaurant is now open, operators announced on social media. This is the second location for Nixtaco, which also has a site in Roseville. The operators of Nixtaco, Patricio Wise and Cinthia Martinez, were involved in the former Cantina Pedregal. That restaurant closed after less than a year of business. Nixtaco has been recognized in Michelin North America Inc.'s Bib Gourmand category, which highlights restaurants that provide high-quality, affordable meals. Its signature taco varieties range from octopus to pork belly. expand Nixtaco has replaced Cantina Pedregal at 185 Placerville Road, Suite 150, in Folsom. This is the second location for Nixtaco, whose operators were also involved in the former Cantina Pedregal. Sonya Sorich | Sacramento Business Journal 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. 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. Senior Reporter Ben van der Meer has details about Ethan Conrad's decision to not buy Sunrise Mall. Sutter Health settles lawsuit for $228.5 million Sutter Health has agreed to pay $228.5 million to settle a long-running federal class-action lawsuit that accused the Sacramento-based health system of anticompetitive contracting practices that raised health insurance premiums for millions across the state. The lawsuit, first filed in 2012, accused Sutter Health of forcing insurers into "all-or-nothing" contracts that required them to include all of Sutter's hospitals and clinics in their networks, even if only a few were needed. Reporter Chris Campbell has details about Sutter Health's $228.5 million settlement. Former Uptown Studios building sold The owners of the local franchise of School of Rock bought the former Uptown Studios Inc. building off Broadway in Sacramento. Imagine Properties LLC of Elk Grove bought the building at 2415 23rd St. this month for $760,000, according to property records. "The building is really nice, and it's a good place to invest in. We're bullish on Land Park and Midtown,' said Jason Kline. He and his wife Cecilia Yi-Kline are the local franchisees of Canton, Massachusetts-based music instruction business School of Rock. Imagine Properties LLC is their real estate investment vehicle. Reporter Mark Anderson explains what's next for the former Uptown Studios building. Fully leased retail property sold in Citrus Heights A retail property on one of the busiest commercial corridors in the Sacramento region has a new owner after decades with a previous one. Marcus & Millichap announced the recent sale of 7401-7405 Greenback Lane in Citrus Heights, a fully leased, multi-tenant property, for $1.545 million. "The seller owned this for several decades," said Dominic Mazzoni, an associate at Marcus & Millichap who helped broker the deal. "It was a strong performer, and this sale was predicated on the desire to retire and cash out." Senior Reporter Ben van der Meer has details about a retail property sold in Citrus Heights. Have a great day, folks. Thanks for reading.
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.
