ALDI's Eight Local Stores Now Officially Open

German supermarket chain ALDI opened eight stores Thursday, including five in Riverside County, during a series of grand opening ceremonies across the region.

The eight stores represent the chain's first forays into Southern California, where ALDI hopes to open about 45 stores by the end of the year.

Ribbon-cutting ceremonies and free giveaways were held at 8:45 a.m. at the new locations.

The Riverside County stores are in:

• Beaumont, 1638 E. Second St.
• La Quinta, 78601 Highway 111
• Lake Elsinore, 18294 Collier Ave.
• Moreno Valley, 12630 Day St.
• Palm Springs, 5200 E. Ramon Road

Grand opening events were also scheduled at San Bernardino County locations in:

• Fontana, 15080 Summit Ave.
• San Bernardino, 625 E. Hospitality Lane
• Yucaipa, 34000 Yucaipa Blvd

The first 100 shoppers in line received a "golden ticket" containing ALDI gift certificates. Customers also had a chance to win a year's supply of produce by entering an on-site sweepstakes.

— City News Service.