Sunvalley Shopping Center Announces Reopening Date

CONCORD, CA — Sunvalley Shopping Center is set to reopen Thursday following a monthslong coronavirus-related public health order that shuttered malls and retail centers. Starting at 11 a.m., shoppers can again peruse Sunvalley's lineup of more than 160 shops, restaurants and other venues at 1 Sunvalley Mall in Concord.

The reopening was made possible by Contra Costa County's amended public health order. As of June 3, indoor retail shopping, business offices, outdoor museums and pet grooming are among businesses allowed to reopen.

Sunvalley Shopping Center's preliminary operating hours effective June 11 are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday — Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. The reopening is on a reduced daily schedule to help meet the needs of the community.

"We will continue to comply with all local, state and federal laws and mandates to ensure a safe environment," Sunvalley management said in a news release.

Here are steps Sunvalley says it is taking to place customer health and safety above all else:

• Cleaning and disinfecting the center throughout the day, and after-hours, with a focus on high-touch,high-traffic surfaces
• Using a stronger disinfectant when available
• Encouraging the use of masks where it is not already mandated by local, state or federal laws
• Using signage and decals to help customers with social distancing
• Offering hand sanitizer at designated stations
• Providing wipes for strollers (as supplies last)
• Turning off drinking fountains
• Removing furniture and/or resetting seating areas in our common areas, food courts to allow for greater social distancing
• Removing trays from our food courts to reduce the number of high-touch surfaces
• Allowing mall walkers access to do what they love an hour before the center opens to the public (10 a.m.)

Sunvalley Shopping Center is home to 160 retailers, including: Disney Store, H&M, Uniqlo, Macy’s, Nordstrom Rack, Helzberg Diamonds, M.A.C, BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse, Round 1 Bowling & Amusement and 24-Hour Fitness.