‘Very bittersweet’: Family-owned gas station in Citrus Heights closes Thursday

By Sara Beth Williams– — After 50 years, the Pastor’s Valero gas station and Espresso Bar in Citrus Heights will be closing its doors at the end of the day on July 31.

Holly Woltzen, daughter of local businessman Randy Pastor, confirmed with The Sentinel that the last day of operation will be July 31. A coffee shop also operated inside the station, which was a favorite among locals, and the family also operated a car wash.

“It’s very bittersweet and surreal today,” Woltzen said, adding that an Arco AM/PM is expected to take over and open on Aug. 8…

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