San Diego, California News Station - KFMB Channel 8 - cbs8.comWal-Mart to open new location in Nestor, creating 250 jobs

Wal-Mart to open new location in Nestor, creating 250 jobs

SAN DIEGO (CNS) - Wal-Mart announced Friday it would take over an old Mervyn's location in Nestor and create a new store that will employ about 250 people.

The 75,000-square-foot store will be located near Interstate 5 and Palm Avenue when it opens this fall, according to the retailer. Construction is set to begin in March, and a hiring center will open during the summer.

"Wal-Mart continues to demonstrate its commitment to San Diego," Mayor Jerry Sanders said. "A year ago, Wal-Mart promised to create jobs and today, we are here not just to witness the announcement of a new store, but the revitalization of an empty building and a community in need of opportunity."

Last year, Wal-Mart promised to build a dozen stores in San Diego over a five-year period. The pledge came just before the City Council repealed an ordinance requiring developers of superstores to file economic impact reports on the neighborhoods where they plan to build.

Councilman David Alvarez said the Mervyn's building has been vacant for several years. Wal-Mart will help revitalize the neighborhood's economy and provide retail services for residents, he said.