Walmart to Open in Fall Now Hiring

Hiring has began for a new Walmart in the Southland Plaza Shopping Center off Palm Avenue, the company announced earlier this month.

The 75,000 square foot store that used to be a Mervyn's will open this fall, likely at the end of October or start of November, spokeswoman Melissa Cameron said.

Job seekers may apply at a temporary hiring facility at 1111 Bay Blvd., Suite A, in Chula Vista Monday to Friday from 7 a.m.-8 p.m. or online at careers.walmart.com

Work will begin for most of the store's 200 part- and full-time employees in September.

The Walmart will be one of six in South Bay, with three locations in Chula Vista.

was held in February which was attended by San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders and community groups.