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Residents press Thousand Oaks council over Lassen’s closure and Caruso downtown deal; city says staff will follow up
Summary
Multiple residents criticized the planned replacement of local grocer Lassen’s by Erewhon as part of the Caruso downtown redevelopment and urged the council to renegotiate the 2021 agreement; city manager said staff will contact Lassen’s ownership and economic development will explore alternate locations.
Several residents used the public‑comment period at the April 8 City Council meeting to urge elected leaders to intervene after local grocery store Lassen’s announced it would close and its space would be leased to Erewhon as part of the Caruso downtown Thousand Oaks redevelopment.
Christine Robert Fox thanked the council for community support and said businesses such as Lassen’s have helped build community ties. Laurie Cameo…
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