Overview

The city of Cerritos is actively promoting its new business openings and discussing redevelopment plans for the Los Cerritos Center. Mayor Frank Aurelio Yokoyama highlighted various retail and industrial projects during his State of the City address.

Among the notable developments is the negotiation with Macerich regarding the potential mixed-use reuse of the former Sears building, which is expected to have significant implications for the local economy.

Key details

  • Mayor Frank Aurelio Yokoyama delivered the State of the City address.
  • Recent business openings include a high-end Starbucks drive-through located at Bloomfield and Del Amo.
  • North Italia is set to replace a previous establishment, although details on the previous business were not provided.
  • City staff are currently in discussions with Macerich regarding the redevelopment of the former Sears at Los Cerritos Center.
  • The potential redevelopment is expected to be mixed-use, although specifics were not disclosed.
  • New warehouse developments are also part of the ongoing projects in Cerritos.
  • Business openings and redevelopment efforts are crucial for the city’s sales-tax base.
  • These developments may influence local employment rates and downtown activity.
  • Mayor Yokoyama's address aimed to inform the public about the city's growth and economic initiatives.
  • Details on the timeline for the redevelopment project were not mentioned.
  • Further information on additional businesses opening in Cerritos was not provided.

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