Retail

Joanne Fabric and Crafts store don’t live here anymore

A Fabric of Struggle: Joann’s Store Closures and the Consequences of Corporate Failur Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores have been a staple for crafting enthusiasts in the San Diego area, with locations in San Marcos, Oceanside, and San Diego. However, as of February 2025, the company has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and announced the closure of approximately 500 stores nationwide, including several in San…

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Don’t get ripped off this holiday season

(Editor’s Note: Every year officials from the San Diego County Department of Agriculture, Weights and Measures inspect thousands of stores to ensure price accuracy at the checkout counter. Inspectors have discovered the vast majority of those errors were in the store’s favor. Of the 5,230 inspections by the county’s Department of Agriculture, Weights and Measures, nearly 20 percent showed price-scanning errors, according to county data….