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Work begins on Eastvale’s first Walmart

Work has begun on a new Walmart Supercenter in Eastvale.

Officials gathered last week to break ground on the 170,995-square-feet megastore. This Walmart will include a 16-pump fuel station at 14100 Limonite Ave.

The store should be open by spring 2025, with an estimated 300 new employees.

“We are tremendously excited to have officially broken ground on our newest supercenter, which will be the first Walmart in the city,” said Frankie Ahumada, Walmart’s regional general manager.

The supercenter also will have an EV charging station, online grocery pickup and delivery services, an auto center, deli, meat and bakery departments, pharmacy with health services, a vision center and garden center.

“Today marks a significant milestone for Eastvale as we break ground on our new Walmart Supercenter. This venture promises new job opportunities and essential goods and services, but it also reflects the City Council’s commitment to economic growth. We look forward to the positive impact this partnership will have on our vibrant city,” said Eastvale Mayor Christian Dinco.

Hiring begins for new Smart & Final

A virtual hiring event is ongoing for a new Smart & Final Extra coming to Temecula.

The grocery store is taking the place of a shuttered Best Buy at 32937 US Highway 79.

Smart & Final estimates the store will open April 24 and it needs to fill about 50 positions ahead of the big day.

Part-time retail positions start at $16.25 hourly.

Candidates should apply online at smartandfinal. com/careers

Luxury apartments coming to Wildomar

Wermers Properties recently broke ground on a 288-unit luxury apartment complex in Wildomar

Oak Springs Ranch II at 36101 Inland Valley Drive will take shape right next door to Oak Springs Ranch I and will feature three-story buildings. The unit mix will include one- and twobedrooms styles in either flats or townhomes. Sizes will range from 832 to 998 square feet.

Amenities include a clubroom with a business center and private office spaces, a fitness/yoga center, community lounge, pool/spa and outdoor gathering spaces.

Oak Springs Ranch II should open by early 2025.

Development partners include AO Architecture in Orange, PLSA Engineering and MJS Landscape Architecure.

Wermers Multifamily