Joann May Close Temecula Store Amid Mass Closures

TEMECULA, CA — Crafts retailer Joann announced Wednesday that it would close hundreds of stores nationwide, with California and several other states taking a heavy hit with closures.

Currently, there are several Joann Fabric and Crafts stores throughout the Inland Empire, including one in Temecula at 40462 Winchester Rd.

The 81-year-old Ohio-based retailer has identified the Temecula stores as one that could immediately close, according to court documents.

The company did not specify which stores it would close, but said it would close 500 of its 800 stores in the coming months.

The upcoming closures are to "maximize the value of the business" as the company navigates the Chapter 11 bankruptcy process, the corporation wrote in a statement.

"This was a very difficult decision to make, given the major impact we know it will have on our Team Members, our customers and all of the communities we serve," the statement reads.

The company is currently deciding which stores it will close. Across Riverside County, Joann locations are currently open in Temecula, Riverside, Rancho Mirage, Redlands and beyond.

Court filings reveal stores are closing in all 50 states. California, Florida, Indiana, Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania and Washington will be taking on the largest amount of closures, CNN reported.

"Right-sizing our store footprint is a critical part of our efforts to ensure the best path forward for JOANN," the company said in a statement.