Carson opens first Sprouts Farmers Market

The City of Carson celebrated the opening of its first Sprouts Farmers Market on Sept. 18, adding a new source of healthy food and jobs in North Carson. The store sits near University Drive and Avalon Boulevard, across from Ambler Elementary and within walking distance of nearby residents and CSU Dominguez Hills students.

Why it matters: - The new Sprouts gives North Carson residents closer access to organic, natural and prepared foods. - The store also adds local jobs in a neighborhood where residents had pushed for a grocery store. - The opening supports Carson’s broader push for equitable economic development and commercial investment across the city.

What happened: - The City of Carson celebrated the grand opening of its first Sprouts Farmers Market on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026, at 6:45 a.m. - Residents lined up early for the opening. - The store is at University Drive and Avalon Boulevard, directly across from Ambler Elementary School. - The location is within walking distance of the adjacent University Heights community and California State University Dominguez Hills students.

The details: - The store offers healthy, organic and natural food options. - The new location is the first store of its kind in Carson focused on health, natural products and holistic wellness. - Store highlights include an in-store bakery with daily fresh baked goods. - The store also offers ready-to-eat and prepared meals made on-site. - The produce section includes organic, natural and farm-fresh offerings. - Mayor Lula Davis-Holmes said the opening is about creating jobs for Carson and responding to residents who asked when North Carson would get a grocery store. - Opening-day traffic was strong, with early customer enthusiasm reported from the first morning.

Between the lines: - The opening fills a long-standing gap in North Carson’s retail food access. - The site near a school and a university community could make the store a daily stop for families and students. - The city is using a grocery opening to signal broader momentum for neighborhood investment, not just a single retail win.

What's next: - Carson said more economic development projects are coming. - More information is available at carsonca.gov. - A VNR is available at the video release.