IN THE NEWS NNoorrtthhgagattee G Goonznzaalleezz MMaarrkkeet St Sttoorre te to Bo Brriinng Ng Neeww LLiiffe te to Lo Lyynnwwoooodd, C, CAA By Hernando Ramírez-Santos orthgate González Market celebrated the groundbreaking of a new supermarket in Lynwood, California, in an area previously listed as a food desert in Los Angeles County. N吀栀e new market will improve the Lynwood community’s access to fresh, healthy food and serve as a revitalization point for the area. At the groundbreaking ceremony, executives from the Hispanic grocery chain were joined by former Governor Gray Davis, Speaker Emeritus Anthony Rendon, Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn, and Lynwood Mayor José Luis Solache. A HAPPY CONCLUSION TO A LONG PROCESS 吀栀is new store was years in the making, as the location had “吀栀is store is a testament to our commitment to innovation to undergo extensive soil clean-up, remediation, and numerous and quality, and we are con昀椀dent that it will surpass all regulatory reviews and approvals due to a previous gasoline expectations, bringing a new level of shopping experience to station tenant. Despite the challenges, Northgate executives Lynwood and its surrounding areas!” were committed to bringing a full-service grocery store. 吀栀e new 36,974-square-foot store in Lynwood will rede昀椀ne “Northgate González Markets are an essential part of the shopping experience for residents and the local community. the fabric of Southern California,” said former California It will feature a large meat department, bakery, tortillería, Governor and current counsel at Loeb & Loeb LLP Gray Davis. fresh produce, prepared foods, a Taqueria, and an extensive “I want to commend the González family for ensuring that selection of domestic and imported Latin American grocery communities like Lynwood have access to quality, a昀昀ordable goods, o昀昀ering a unique taste of the Mexican homeland. produce. Northgate Market overcame many obstacles to bring 吀栀e Hispanic grocery store plans to hire more than 100 their incredible market, with fresh fruits and vegetables, to associates, most of them full-time. Residents of the City of Lynwood.” Lynwood are expected to 昀椀ll most of those positions. “A project of this magnitude has been long overdue,” said City MORE JOBS FOR THE COMMUNITY of Lynwood Mayor Oscar Flores. “We are excited to bring this “We are thrilled to be embarking on this new chapter with store to the community as the city prioritizes inclusivity and the construction of our newest store in Los Angeles County,” accessibility. By expanding services and promoting economic noted Oscar González, Co-CEO of Northgate González Market. growth, we aim to create a more thriving community for all.” 1616 NNOOVVEEMMBBEERR/ D/ DECECEEMMBBEER 2R 200224 4 AABBAASSTOTO..CCOOMM