California is adding another longtime location to the grocery store closures reshaping 2026. The Safeway at 6150 Bollinger Road in San Jose is expected to close permanently on or around November 13 after 57 years.
The supermarket opened in September 1969 and sits near Lynbrook High School, Miller Middle School and Hyde Middle School. Its longevity and location have made it more than a weekly grocery stop for the surrounding neighborhood.
A full-service store is disappearing
Safeway’s current store page lists grocery pickup and delivery along with a bakery, deli, fresh meat, seafood and produce departments. The location also has an in-store Starbucks and accepts SNAP EBT for eligible purchases…