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New Grocery Store Brings Heaven to Pittsburg
26 Sep
Summary
- Cielo Supermarket, a Hispanic grocery store, opened in Pittsburg.
- The store fills a void left by a previous grocery store closure in 2019.
- The city provided a $120,000 incentive program to aid the new store.
Pittsburg welcomes Cielo Supermarket, a new Hispanic grocery store that has revitalized a vacant plot at Highlands Square Shopping Center. The opening addresses the community's need for a local market, especially after the closure of the previous Raley's/Food Source in 2019, which left the area as a food desert.
The Pittsburg City Council approved a $120,000 incentive program to facilitate Cielo Supermarket's launch. This included an almost $78,000 credit for building permit fees. The store, whose name translates to "heaven," features a full kitchen with classic and specialty items, aiming to be a unique destination for shoppers.
Cielo Supermarket is owned by the Gomez family, who also operate a successful location in Antioch, opened about five years ago. With around 100 team members, they are proud of their staff and have received positive feedback from the community. The family plans to expand their business with more locations across the Bay Area.
