(photo by Edwin Folven)

Lassen’s Natural Foods & Vitamins is opening its third store in Los Angeles at the southeast corner of Wilshire Boulevard and La Brea Avenue. The store specializes in organic groceries, meat and produce, as well as vitamins and healthcare products. The family-owned Ventura County-based company was founded in 1971 and has 10 stores throughout California. The other stores in the Los Angeles area are located in Los Feliz and Echo Park. The opening date for the new store at 710 S. La Brea Ave. in the Wilshire La Brea building has not been set, but it is anticipated to open in mid-October. Lassen’s Natural Foods & Vitamins is hiring for all positions, including managers and clerks. For information, visit www.lassens.com.