Sears stores new separate repopulate Valley View Mall last.

Shop Sears appliances and new mattress , which opened last week, is the latest business to help fill the Oval shopping center to local jobs and sales tax revenue .

The store opened about a week ago, the sales manager said.

New economic development director for the Silicon Valley of the Minister, Mark said in his fifth week on the job indicates that "things are looking up" for the city 's economy .

"We are experiencing more and more attention in Vallejo and Mare Island in particular, " the Minister said: "The sales tax has a year -over-year by 4 percent , according to a recent report , which is in line with the state and national economy . and we are cautiously optimistic that that will continue . " .

Minister He attributes the growth to 4 percent , while the average level.

Vallejo AKA the target center was hit hard in the Great Recession . It appears to be experiencing a renaissance , with few, if any vacant shops .

In 2008, the center window shows no signs saying goodbye and thank our customers who have been replaced with signs reading "Now Open" and "Now Hiring . " .

November Space occupied by Rasputin Music empty after moving the company to the mall Fairfield area that is now a clothing store rainbow , which is employed as a Radio Shack next door Anna uncovered in the center about. this time last year

Sears sales manager , Billy Unger said the response from shoppers from the store's " soft opening " has been widely positive .

"They were very pleased to see Sears came so that they do not have to go to Fairfield or unity ," he said, "and it goes beyond what people see - they can order anything . from Sears for shipping at this store . " .

The grand opening is planned for . Early January , he said the store employs 10, said Unger, himself a resident of Vallejo and un- retired manager of Pitney Bowes.

Virginia Pastori that live in Rock , but stated that she had lived in American Canyon and also enjoy shopping in the Vallejo said . Bode well for new business

"There may be a business on the upswing ," she said, "I hope it is an indication that it will turn back. " .

But the minister, and at least one other member of the community said that the new business is only part of the story.

" The perception of crime needs to be dealt with and that takes time," he said, "We are hiring more police? YES. , We can hire them quickly enough or not " .

Sears stores new separate repopulate Valley View Mall last.