As the grocery industry grapples with ongoing concerns about high food prices, Stater Bros. Markets said ongoing inflation is one of the key reasons why the chain recently conducted layoffs.

Stater Bros. lays off store clerks, a first for the 89-year-old chain The CEO in a video told 63 courtesy clerks they were laid off because of inflation and tariffs.

Southern California-based Stater Bros. Markets has announced the layoff of dozens of clerks, a first in the company’s 89-year history.

Southern California-based Stater Bros. Markets has announced the layoff of dozens of clerks, a first in the company’s 89-year history.

Stater Bros. Markets has laid off dozens of clerks in its Southern California stores for the first time in its 89-year history, blaming inflation and tariffs for its decision.

Stater Bros. Markets has laid off dozens of clerks in its Southern California stores, blaming inflation and tariffs, amid a fight for a new labor contract.

Stater Bros. Markets has completed renovations at its extensively remodeled supermarket at 2995 Iowa Ave. in Riverside, California.

There were no tickets sold with all six numbers in Tuesday's drawing of the multi-state Mega Millions lottery, but a ticket worth $2 million was sold in Riverside County.

Stater Bros., the anchor store at the new Town Center at the Preserve, opens this week in Chino. Other food and beverage tenants coming to the center include 7 Miles Tea Lab and Chipotle Mexican ...