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Radioactive Waste Found In Dumpster Behind Westside Supermarket

Emergency crews and a hazardous materials team descended on an Albertson’s parking lot Wednesday after a radioactive material was found in a nearby trash bin.

2012/10/24

19 Southern California Albertsons Stores Slated For Closure

Albertsons’ parent company says it will close 19 underperforming stores in Southern California by the end of the year.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/09/06

19 Albertsons Grocery Stores To Close Across SoCal

Supervalu, the parent company of Albertsons, announced Wednesday it will eliminate 19 of its grocery stores in Southern California.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/09/05

Albertsons To Lay Off Up To 2,500 Workers Due To Sales Slowdown

Albertsons announced plans Wednesday to reduce its workforce by 2,200-2,500 positions, affecting all 247 California and Nevada stores.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/06/06

Grocers Ditch Self-Checkout Lanes Over Customer Service, Shoplifting Fears

At least two Southland grocery chains are pulling the plug on self-checkout lanes.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/04/09

Police In Simi Valley Report Robbery At US Bank Branch

Police in Simi Valley report that a US Bank branch was robbed Sunday afternoon.

2012/01/29

Would-Be Grocery Store Burglar Falls From Ceiling In Front Of Cash Register

An Albertson’s grocery store on Harbor Boulevard was evacuated Monday after a burglary suspect fell through the ceiling to the ground near a cash register.

2011/11/14

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SoCal Grocery Workers Avert Strike, Ratify New Contract

Southern California grocery employees have voted to ratify a new contract with supermarket chains, bringing an end to months of conflict and averting a strike that could have crippled the industry and left shoppers scrambling.

2011/09/25

Southland Grocery Workers Vote On Labor Deal

Southern California shoppers should soon learn whether their grocery aisles will remain open as another wave of supermarket employees votes on whether to accept a deal to stave off a strike.

2011/09/24

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Strike Averted? Grocery Workers To Vote On New Contract Friday

Southern California grocery workers will vote on a new contract Friday. If it’s approved as expected, a crippling supermarket strike will be averted.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2011/09/23

Grocery Workers, Stores Reach Tentative Labor Agreement

A tentative agreement between grocery store owners and workers was reached Monday, possibly averting a Southland supermarket strike, according to the employees’ union.

KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO–2011/09/19

Grocery Stores Remain Open, But Strike Threat Looms

Grocery stores will remain open Monday, but a strike threat still looms as stores and workers negotiate a contract.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2011/09/19

Albertsons Says ‘Progress Is Being Made’ In Grocery Talks

A spokesperson for the Albertsons chain issued the following statement Sunday evening.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2011/09/18

Clock Ticks Toward Possible Southland Grocery Strike

A union representing workers at three major grocery chains in Southern California is distributing picket signs as the clock ticks toward the end of a 3-day notice period required before calling a strike.

2011/09/18