Friday and Saturday were not pleasant times for us. When you have to tell people who, out of no fault of their own, their stores are closing and their jobs may be eliminated, it is difficult for us.

Despite our best efforts, we just haven't been able to attract the number of customers we need to be profitable. We don't have a large enough presence in many of these Northern California communities.

People have to eat. The grocery store is an important part of every neighborhood.

It is against our policy to discuss who we may or may not be talking with.

We are working on bring a replacement. We understand that the community does not want an empty building in its midst, so it's our goal to have someone in the building as soon as possible.

Customers continue to tell us that they like double coupons.

We plan to open 11 this year. Customers like to be able to get a coffee or tea while they are in our stores.

We still think it's a good job. We just didn't make it up in your part of the state.

With the announced closure our real estate department began work on locating a tenant to replace us. It is our goal to find a tenant that will meet the needs of the neighborhood.