Hours
Monday to Thursday: 9:00am-9:00pm (PT)
Friday: 9:00am-5:00pm
Saturday: 11:00am-5:00pm
Sunday: 10:00am-9:00pm
Open and Close Dates
Section 1 (Sept-Dec)
Service opens: Mon, Sep 16, 2024
Closed: Mon, Sep 30, 2024
Closed: Mon, Oct 14, 2024
Closed: Mon, Nov 11, 2024
Service closes: Fri, Dec 06, 2024
Section 2 (Jan-Apr)
Service opens: Mon, Jan 13, 2025
Closed: Mon, Feb 17, 2025
Service closes: Fri, Apr 11, 2025
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