Vallarta Supermarkets continues its expansion through the Inland Empire, this time breaking ground June 26 for a store coming to Jurupa Valley.
The supermarket will span 51,648 square feet, anchoring a new shopping center of 117,300 square feet.
The Van Nuys-based, family-owned chain features a variety of small shops within the grocery store where customers can shop fish, desserts, tortillas, cheeses, fruit and marinated meats. The store even has a guacamole station, where shoppers can customize their favorite avocado mash.
A representative with Vallarta said the new store should open by mid-2026.
Vallarta, which is celebrating 40 years in business this year, has 60 stores in California, recently adding locations in Hemet and Colton. It also has Inland stores in Hesperia, Victorville and Indio.
Plato’s Closet thrift store opens in new spot
The thrift store Plato’s Closet has reopened with a new owner and a new location in Temecula.
The resale store at 41377 Margarita Road, Suite 102, caters to local teens and young adults who want to make some money selling their gently used clothes. The store then sells that clothing and accessories.
Barbara Bennett bought the Temecula franchise earlier this year, with 11 former employees returning to the new store.
How Plato’s Closet works:
Sellers bring in their clothing and accessories, with no appointment necessary. Employees then evaluate the clothing for resale and offer cash on the spot to the seller.
For more information, call 951-296-0133 or go to platoscloset.com/locations/temecula-ca
Plato’s Closet is part of Winmark – the Resale Co., a national resale franchise.
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Reset Hotel opens July 21 in Twentynine Palms, not far from the north entrance of Joshua Tree National Park. The hotel, which sits on 180 acres, was built using modular building materials in order to reduce its impact on the environment with shorter construction phases. (Photo courtesy of Reset Hotel)
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Reset Hotel opens July 21 in Twentynine Palms, not far from the north entrance of Joshua Tree National Park. The hotel, which sits on 180 acres, was built using modular building materials in order to reduce its impact on the environment with shorter construction phases. (Photo courtesy of Reset Hotel)
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New hotel near Joshua Tree
Reset Hotel opens July 21 in Twentynine Palms, not far from the north entrance of Joshua Tree National Park.
The hotel, which sits on 180 acres, was built using modular building methods in order to reduce its impact on the environment with a shorter construction phase.
Features include 65 guest rooms, each with patios and stove fire pits; a clubhouse with co-working space, café, retail and a communal fire pit; a bistro offering seasonal fare; a 1,000-square-foot salt water pool and jacuzzi; saunas, cold plunges, yoga and other desert-inspired programming.
Room rates, according to a search Friday, run from $175 nightly up to $457 (high seasons and holidays), depending on the days booked.
The hotel was co-founded by HP Investors in San Diego-based, entrepreneur Adam Wininger, and designer Benjamin Uyeda.
Address: 7000 Split Rock Ave., Twentynine Palms. To see more, go to stayreset.com
New bus routes coming in 2026
The bargain bus service GOGO Charters is expanding next year to Ontario, with plans to launch four daily routes connecting to Los Angeles and Las Vegas.
GOGO will provide pickup and dropoff service at the Hyatt Place Ontario.
Daily two-way service is expected to start in 2026, with fares starting at just $10.
The route to Los Angeles stops at The Westin Bonaventure Hotel at 404 South Figueroa St.
The Las Vegas route lands at the Las Vegas Convention Center Station at 3150 Paradise Road.
GOGO also will have connections to other major cities, including San Diego, Tucson and Phoenix.
Passengers book and pay for rides using the GOGO app. Stay tuned for updates next year. The buses feature onboard Wi-Fi and climate control.
For more information, go to gogocharters.com
Milestones
LMA Consulting Group in Claremont, a manufacturing and supply chain strategy firm founded in 2005 by Lisa Anderson, is celebrating 20 years in business. “Twenty years ago, the world looked different,” said Anderson. “We were focused on streamlining operations, managing inventory and optimizing supply chain processes. Today, those are still important — but successful supply chain leaders must now navigate geopolitical volatility, global market shifts and rapidly evolving technologies.”
Top Workplaces nomination period extended
The Inland News Group’s 12th annual Top Workplaces 2025 program has extended its nomination window for the region’s top companies and organizations.
The program involves a quick survey that is free to all nominees. Anyone — employees, management and people who don’t work at the organization or company — can submit a nomination.
Any organization with 35 or more employees is eligible to participate (public, private, non-profit, government) in Riverside and San Bernardino counties, as well as Los Angeles County’s eastern San Gabriel Valley/Pomona Valley.
To participate, go to pressenterprise.com/nominate or call 951-934-0462.
The deadline for nominations is Aug. 1.
Headlines you might have missed:
From the Associated Press …
Bottle recall: Walmart is recalling 850,000 stainless steel water bottles because the lid can “forcefully eject” and unexpectedly hit consumers using them. At least two people struck by the lid suffered permanent vision loss. The recall covers “Ozark Trail 64 oz Stainless Steel Insulated Water Bottles,” which have been sold at the chain’s stores since 2017. Anyone who bought the bottle can go to the store for a refund.
Vehicle recall: Ford is recalling 850,000 cars across the U.S. because a low-pressure fuel pump inside the vehicles can fail and potentially cause an engine stall while driving. The recall, AP reports, covers Ford and Lincoln-branded vehicles made in recent model years, such as Ford Broncos, Explorers and F-150s, as well as Lincoln Aviators and Navigators. If you own one, be on the lookout for letters coming from Ford.
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