Openings & Closings: Pho, Fro-Yo, and Sew-Sew

Openings

Pho Saigon 1 is getting raves in Los Angeles magazine. The headline reads: "The Best Pho I've Ever Had Can Be Found in Chatsworth." Just weeks ago, the restaurant at 21701 Devonshire St. replaced long-time community institution, Sergio's.


Golden Spoon at 22259 Mulholland Hwy. in Calabasas has been purchased by 21-year-old entrepreneur Adam Smith. He bought the local frozen yogurt shop after working for the chain for five years.

Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores, 22914 West Victory Blvd., Woodland Hills, will hold a grand opening on Sept 12 through 14. There will be prizes and giveaways.

OneClick Cleaners has opened a mobile dry cleaning service in Woodland Hills. "We pick up and deliver for free," says their spokesperson. Their plant is 100 percent eco-friendly and new clients using the code 10FREE when ordering service online will receive $10 in free dry cleaning. For details, call (818) 606-2528.

SolarCity, a solar panel installation company recently opened its sixth Southland branch at a 15,000-square-foot warehouse 21040 Nordhoff St. in Chatsworth. SolarCity has installed panels for Los Angeles Unified Schools and commercial properties like the Walmart in Porter Ranch.

Ralphs at 21431 Devonshire St. in Chatsworth has undergone a $3-million, two-month remodeling.

Closings

The Bank of America at Universal Studios off Lankershim Boulevard has closed. As part of the Universal Studios expansion plan, the building that housed the bank is going to be refurbished as offices for movie production companies.

State Bicycle Co., once known for its selection of minimalist bikes as well as repairs, at 11223½ Magnolia Blvd. in the NoHo Arts District, has gone out of business.

In Transition

Safari Surf and Sport, the Valley's premier surf shop, is moving one building west to 20946 Devonshire St. in Chatsworth. The phone number remains (818) 349-9283.

Ride with Pride is going on hiatus for two months while looking for a new home base, according to Michael P. Murphy, chairman of the board of directors. Ride with Pride operates both a therapeutic horseback riding program for the disabled and an equine facilitated psychotherapy program serving returning war veterans. For the past five months, after leaving Browns Canyon Ranch in Chatsworth, the programs were held at Stoney Point Ranch.

Ross Dress for Less is now under construction in the former Circuit City store at Northridge Fashion Center. Vacant since the chain of electronic superstores went out of business in 2009, the building was often used for movie shoots and housed a Halloween store.

Know of a business opening or closing in the Valley? Send a tip to saul@patch.com.