Country Gables Shopping Center — Local services in Folsom

Oh my, where have all the businesses gone? First it was the well managed Dollar Tree, always clean with cheerful staff. Next to fall was Tuesday Morning. Then the consignment store. The last big blow was, oh no, Starbucks. Talking with other shop owners, I learned that rents were going up so high that those retailers gave up. Needless to say there's lots of parking available. Of course Raley's remains the anchor and there are still other stores open for business, specialty shops and...

My visit took me into Raleys. I am smitten with their deli counter. Their sourdough is some of the best bread I've tasted, there is no comparison to Subway at all. Raleys desserts are awesome as well. I like the fact that I can stop by on the start of a road trip and get all of the best food available, including organic produce and fruit. Customer service is just another service...

Been shopping here for over 30 years.

New owners have wasted their money with the upgrade looks Like all the new shopping centers not unique like it was before.

I hope some investment group wasn't duped into saying that a face lift would bring in more businesses.

My understanding also is existing businesses had to pay...