The Olivera Egg Ranch, a staple in San Jose's Berryessa neighborhood since 1949, will officially close on March 31. Owned by Edward Olivera, the ranch faces closure due to the absence of a successor, as his son moved away. Edward expressed deep emotional ties to the farm, having spent his life's work there, and reminisced about meeting his wife during their time working on the ranch. Despite the sorrow of the impending closure, Edward and Anna retained a lighthearted spirit, urging the community to continue enjoying their eggs. The property is set for redevelopment into housing.
I have nobody to leave the business to. I don't feel good about it. It's been my whole life. And my father's life.
This was originally an apricot orchard, and my father was cutting and drying apricots. That's how we got close.
Keep eating eggs!
Plans to sell the property have been in place for years, but deals were repeatedly delayed. Now, the space will be redeveloped into housing.
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