Read the full story here Web Link posted Tuesday, October 24, 2023, 10:36 AM
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In another blow to Palo Alto's California Avenue, Country Sun to shut down by end of the year
Original post made on Oct 24, 2023
Read the full story here Web Link posted Tuesday, October 24, 2023, 10:36 AM
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Posted by Neighbor
a resident of Shoreline West
on Oct 24, 2023 at 5:56 pm
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on Oct 24, 2023 at 5:56 pm
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Oh how very sad. Another sign of the changing times :'(
Posted by smorr
a resident of Monta Loma
on Oct 24, 2023 at 6:49 pm
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on Oct 24, 2023 at 6:49 pm
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Oh no!!! This has been one of my go-to places for years. I wonder if there's any way for the community to turn this around. Any ideas?
Posted by bensim
a resident of another community
on Oct 24, 2023 at 8:10 pm
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a resident of another community
on Oct 24, 2023 at 8:10 pm
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I visit Castro Street in Mountain View much more frequently than California Avenue, and I would be very interested to hear from business owners in each location, but it seems like the closure of California Ave. has been dramatically worse for local businesses than the closure of Castro. (of course, possibly my question answers itself because I visit Castro almost daily and California very seldom).
Posted by PeaceLove
a resident of Shoreline West
on Oct 25, 2023 at 1:22 am
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on Oct 25, 2023 at 1:22 am
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A healthy city would figure out a way to save that store, which is a huge net benefit to California Avenue. Many's the time I found myself wandering the Avenue because I was brought there by a visit to Country Sun. I bet they bring significant traffic to the Avenue, which benefits everyone else as well. Plus, they're just an important part of the character of that neighborhood, which is a bit more intimate and community-feeling than the much busier University Avenue corridor.
Country Sun is a big asset for the city of Palo Alto.
Posted by Tal Shaya
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on Oct 29, 2023 at 5:20 pm
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on Oct 29, 2023 at 5:20 pm
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Sunnyvale has Murphy St. Mountain View has Castro St. If you want that kind of thing, put in lots of restaurants and parking. I lived on California St. 30 years ago but can't think of a reason to visit there today.
Posted by Abe
a resident of Monta Loma
on Dec 27, 2023 at 12:28 am
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on Dec 27, 2023 at 12:28 am
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See the great news update on Country Sun:
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'Back in business': Country Sun in Palo Alto may remain open
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