There is no true defining line that represents the distinction between Northern and Southern California, but it’s still a widely popular debate.
Some Californians believe the transition from SoCal to NorCal happens when sports fans cheer for the Giants and 49ers as opposed to the Dodgers and Rams. Others say the defining factor is shown through music or slang.
However, most Californians believe the transition happens when Safeway becomes Vons, or vice versa.
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In NorCal, most residents visit their local Safeway for their weekly grocery shopping, while in SoCal, the go-to store for many is Vons. Both store chains are almost exact copies of the other. Both have the same bright interior, loyalty program and the same color red in their logos. The similarities are likely attributed to both chains having the same parent company, Albertsons.
But why do residents in one part of the state refer to the grocery store as Safeway and the others call it Vons?