Hemet is getting a new grocery store with a flair from south of the border.
Vallarta Supermarkets, a family owned chain that got its start in Van Nuys in 1986, is bringing the flavors of the Gonzalez family’s native Mexico to the Hemet Village shopping center. The store expects to open in late March, though construction and setup could delay the debut, Vallarta reps said.
In addition to the usual pantry staples, the grocery store features a variety of small shops within, such as the pescaderia (fish), cremeria (dairy), panaderia and dulceria (bread, pastries and cakes), carniceria and more.
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It also has a space shoppers might not expect at a grocery story: a tap room. The Sayulita Tap Room offers customers a place to sit (watch sports on giant TVs) and eat ceviche, tacos, hamburgers and more while sipping chavelas (beer cocktail).
The store is hiring for all positions, with hourly wages starting at $16.50 for busers, $17.60 for cashiers and $28.50 for the Sayulita bar manager.
There’s no time for opening day, only a “coming soon,” according to the company. For more on those jobs, go to vallartasupermarkets.com/en/careers
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Luxury apartments open in Wildomar
The Croft, a new luxury apartment complex in Wildomar, recently opened two of its nine buildings to residents.
Each building has of 32 apartments with a total 288 units when completely built out. The next phase will bring another three to four buildings online in about 45 days, according to the developer, Wermers Properties.
The community is being built on 12 acres at 36101 Inland Valley Drive. Rents on The Croft’s website range from $2,400 for a one-bedroom, one-bath apartment to $2,950 for a two-bedroom unit.
Tenants can expect a large swimming pool, cabanas, outdoor kitchens and lounge space with fire pits and hammocks. The common spaces will also include dog parks, an outdoor spa and a playground for children.
The complex also has a clubroom and fitness center with indoor and outdoor equipment.
Raven’s Marcus Williams opens fitness studio
NFL player and Eastvale native Marcus Williams is opening an athletics facility near his hometown.
The Baltimore Ravens player will debut MW Athletix on March 1 in Corona.
Williams’ concept will offer a “multi-sport performance training center” to train young athletes with some same professionals who worked with the budding football player.
The 7,800-square-foot space includes a 35-yard indoor turf field, workout equipment, media walls, assessment and performance monitoring, and massage therapy and recovery services.
Rates for workouts, according to the facility’s website, range from $240 monthly for four sessions up to $800 monthly for unlimited session.
For more information, go to mwathletix.com
Raising Cane’s property sells for $6.8 million
A 1.3-acre property with a Raising Cane’s at 4100 Central Ave. in Riverside recently sold for $6.84 million.
The 3,267-square-foot building was completed in 2024 and comes with a 15-year ground lease with the fast-food operator.
SRS Real Estate Partners in Newport Beach represented the seller. The brokerage said the 1031 exchange buyer was from Washington.
2 more buildings coming to industrial complex
A 3-acre site in Riverside that recently traded hands will be the site of two industrial buildings, according to Lee & Associates.
The brokerage represented the seller, Silagi Development & Management, and the unidentified buyer.
The site at Meridian Parkway and Authority Way is entitled for two industrial buildings spanning a combined 45,751 square feet.
The buyer is planning a 21,139-square-feet facility and another at 24,612 square feet, Lee & Associates said.
Groundbreaking is expected by summer, with the buildings available for sale or lease.
Car wash property in Grand Terrace sells for $2.7 million
A single-tenant property occupied by Quick Quack Car Wash in Grand Terrace recently sold for $2.7 million, according to Hanley Investment Group.
The car wash operator has a triple-net ground lease at 22181 Barton Road for 20 years.
Bill Asher, an executive vice president at Hanley, said the it was an all-cash deal, completed in just 14 days from escrow to closing. The brokerage represented the seller, 5th Street Development in Del Mar. The buyer was only identified as being from Pasadena.
The car wash sits on a 1.35-acre parcel at a Stater Bros. Market-anchored shopping center.
Design firm behind convention center moves downtown
The design firm DLR Group recently moved to a larger office in downtown Riverside.
The nearly 30-year-old firm, which specializes in designing K-12 education, higher education, and justice and civic projects, moved to 3801 University Ave.
Pamela Touschner, a managing principal at the firm, called the space “inspiring” thanks to the “vibrant energy of downtown.” In addition to nearby amenities and clients, the office is next to one of DLR Group’s legacy projects, the Riverside Convention Center.
New CEO at Morongo resort, casino
Mike Bean recently was named chief executive officer of the Morongo Casino Resort & Spa and Casino Morongo, replacing Richard St. Jean, who stepped down from the post in late 2024.
He comes to the job with 30 years in the gaming and hospitality industry, according to the Morongo Band of Mission Indians. Previous executive stints include the Mohegan Sun, Foxwoods Resort Casino and Harrah’s Entertainment. Most recently, Bean served was CEO of Desert Diamond Casinos & Entertainment in Glendale, Arizona.
“He brings a deep understanding of the industry and a proven ability to lead teams toward continued success,” said Charles Martin, Morongo’s tribal chairman.
As the tribe continues to build out the Cabazon resort and casino, they’ll look to Bean’s skills that helped grow Foxwoods Resort Casino.
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