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🌱 Why Grocery Outlet suddenly shut its Azusa store at Citrus and Alosta.

Azusa, California Patch AM: a 4 min read

Coffee in hand, Azusa? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Grocery Outlet suddenly shut its Azusa store at Citrus and Alosta.
  • World record run in Azusa propels para star to nationals.

Also on today's calendar: 2026 City of Azusa Concert Series and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What kind of shoes do frogs wear? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Sunshine and hot, with a high of 98 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and warm, temps: high: 96, low: 66.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 94 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Nine Grocery Outlet Stores Have Closed in California -- Here's the Full List Bay Area Telegraph (bayareatelegraph.com) — Azusa residents just lost their local Grocery Outlet at Citrus and Alosta as part of a wave of nine California closures and 36 nationwide. The discount chain says the stores were underperforming financially but still plans to open new locations elsewhere and refresh many existing markets. Locals near the Azusa site may soon see the building marketed for sublease.
   

• Upshaw to Compete at Para National Championships, Saturday (letsgopeay.com) — An elite para runner recently set a world record in the 800 meters at the Bryan Clay Invitational in Azusa and now heads to New York to chase another mark at the national championships. His performance in Azusa put the city on the map for adaptive track and field fans, highlighting how major meets there can produce world-class results.
   

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    I'm just asking for information regarding electric work. My house was built in 1955. My address is in azusa but I'm in l.a. county. My electrical… (Nextdoor South Citrus)
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  • Vehicle Fire Erupts Thursday Afternoon Just Feet From Site of Sunday's Deadly Apartment Complex Fire in Baldwin Park (baldwinparknewsonline.com)

Ok Azusa! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Open-toad (Thank you Harold W. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Azusa

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Azusa

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.