YOLO COUNTY (MPG) - After years and years of the County Fair Mall being in business in Woodland, they have finally closed their doors for good. Located across the street from the Yolo County Fairgrounds on Gibson Road, the mall has struggled to stay open. Stores have been in and out of that location in hopes of picking up business.

During a county fire inspection, the Woodland Fire Department inspected the mall, as part of fire safety standards and discovered significant fire code violations. Among the violations, the most concerning problem is with the mall’s fire suppression system. Officials were going to allow JC Penny’s to remain open, but due to the seriousness of the repairs needed and for the safety of the occupants, the owners decided to vacate the remaining sections of the mall.

Ownership and management of the mall were notified that immediate repairs needed to be made, but no response from either, was received by the Fire Department. The mall is now closed down, and legal litigation has begun between the tenants of the mall and the owners for violation of lease and early termination of lease.

There are no plans reported for repairs to be made in the near future, or for the mall to re-open.