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O'Brien's Market Closes After 49 Years | Durham News
After 49 years as a beloved Central Valley staple, OBriens Market is closing one of its Modesto stores and trying to sell the other — marking the end of an era for up to 117 workers. Founder Chuck OBrien’s retirement, combined with pandemic setbacks and today’s tough economy, made continuing unsustainable. Customers are heartbroken, recalling cherished traditions and community ties. The Dale Road location closes Sept. 20; Roseburg Ave. may shutter by Sept. 26 if no buyer emerges — though jobs could stay intact if sold. This isn’t isolated: 49 California grocers have shut or announced closures…
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