A 54-year-old independent Bay Area grocery store closed earlier this month after new landlords allegedly doubled its rent.
The Sonoma Valley Fruit Basket No. 1, at 24101 Arnold Drive, closed on March 2 after its rent was allegedly raised to $11,000, according to a post by Tony Homran on Nextdoor. Homran is not listed as an owner but is likely related to owners Joewad and Foaz Homran.
“Good evening to all my local Sonoma valley family neighbors just wanted to inform you guys that I am heartbroken because we had to close fruit basket one on Arnold drive today and it hurts me,” Homran wrote on Nextdoor. “It was like my baby but part of life.”…