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Residents, Union Workers To Protest Closure Of South LA Supermarket

South Los Angeles residents, union members and community activists will rally Thursday to protest the expected closure of a Ralph’s supermarket.

2013/06/13

Fresh & Easy Markets May Be Checking Out Of Southland

Fresh & Easy supermarkets have been popping up in Southern California for the past five years, but their days may be numbered.

2012/12/05

Are You ‘Hungry For Change’?

Filmmakers and authors, James Colquhoun and Laurentine ten Bosch visited the KCAL9 studios Monday to discuss their newest documentary film and book (by the same name), “Hungry for Change”!

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/11/12

Things You Don’t Want to See, at the Supermarket

…Things like…. Invisible tape (which maybe, you can’t see). Or Crushed Pineapple.

2012/06/11

2 Men Rob A Wells Fargo In Placentia, Avoid Dye Pack

Police Tuesday night searched for two robbers, who were caught on camera holding up a Wells Fargo inside a Placentia grocery and then ditching a dye pack moments before it exploded.

2011/11/22

No Paper Or Plastic? LA Shoppers Wary Of Proposed ‘Nightmare’ Ban

The effort may sound like a political long-shot, but one city councilman thinks the public will eventually warm up to the initiative.

KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO–2011/09/07

For Teens Or Unions? Law May Ban Alcohol Sales At Self-Checkout Counters

Union officials and other supporters argue the law would not only prevent teenagers from buying alcohol, but would also save the jobs of supermarket cashiers.

KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO–2011/09/06

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Results Of Grocery Workers’ Strike Authorization Vote Expected Thursday

More than 60,000 Southern California grocery workers have cast their votes on whether to authorize a strike if contract talks with three of the nation’s largest supermarket chains break down.

2011/04/21

Study: Half Of Supermarket Meat May Have Staph Bug

A new report estimates that half the meat and poultry sold in the supermarket may be tainted with the staph germ.

2011/04/15

Ralphs Avoids Trial, Gets Probation, Fines For Overcharging Customers

The grocery chain pleaded no contest last month to 62 charges, including 19 counts of mislabeling and 15 counts of false advertising.

2011/03/02

Can’t Eat Just One: Baby Mice Burst Out Of Bag Of Chips

A mom in Birmingham, England claims to have seen a half-dozen pink mice emerging from a multi-pack bag of potato chips at a local Tesco grocery store.

2010/12/13

Report: High Lead Levels Found in Reusable Grocery Bags

Paper or plastic may not be environmentally-friendly, but a recent investigation shows reusable grocery bags may pose a significant lead exposure risk to shoppers.

KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO–2010/11/15

WSJ: Spending Slump Won’t Slow Rise In Food Prices

Have you noticed your food shopping bill going up? Analysts say if you haven’t yet, you will soon.

2010/11/04

Teamsters, SoCal Supermarkets OK 5-Year Deal

Union drivers and warehouse workers for some of the biggest supermarket chains in the Southland are set to receive a pay hike after months of negotiations.

2010/10/12