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<\/p>\n“They’ve set it up a few years ago, where they rewrote the rules on closing post offices, where they no longer have to listen to the community,” said Bob Waterhouse.<\/p>\n
SAN DIEGO \u2014 Members of a San Diego postal workers union and community members rallied in southeast San Diego Tuesday against the impending closure of a neighborhood post office on Logan Avenue, scheduled for August 7.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Union leaders argue this closure is part of a troubling nationwide trend that reduces access to postal services in underserved areas. Services from the Logan Avenue location are expected to be absorbed by the Encanto and National City post offices.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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The demonstration is part of a nationwide Day of Action organized by the American Postal Workers Union. Protesters are urging the U.S. Postal Service to halt the closures of local post offices as leases terminate and to provide communities with advance notice before making these decisions.\u00a0<\/p>\n
“They failed to renew the lease, and this is going to be the common excuse across the board when they start shutting down, they’re going to just say ‘We lost the lease,’ or ‘They didn’t want to renew the lease.’ We’ve had these buildings here 50 plus years. Suddenly, all the leases are going to be let go, and all the post offices are going to start disappearing from our communities. This is going to be the first rock and an avalanche that you’re going to see over the next few years,” said Bob Waterhouse, president of the local American Postal Workers Union (APWU) chapter.<\/p>\n
According to the USPS, the closure was necessitated by the expiration of the lease. However, union representatives claim that the Postal Service did not even attempt to locate a new site for the office.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Union officials express concern that these closures will make it increasingly difficult for residents to access essential postal services. They are also calling for new leadership within the USPS, fearing that the trend could lead to the privatization of the Postal Service, further jeopardizing service in already vulnerable communities.<\/p>\n
News 8 reached out to USPS for comment. This article will be updated if a statement is sent.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, the following press release was issued by USPS back in June 2026:<\/p>\n
The last day of retail and P.O. Box operations will be Friday, August 7, 2026.\u00a0Post Office Box services at Southeastern Post Office will be transferred to the\u00a0Encanto Post Office, located at\u00a05505 Stevens Way, San Diego, 92102.Mail delivery operations are not impacted. The Postal Service is searching for alternate quarters to continue retail services in the area. We will provide additional information as it becomes available.Customers may obtain retail services at the following nearby locations: <\/p>\n
Encanto Post Office
5505 Stevens Way, San Diego, 92102
Mon \u2013 Fri 9:30 am \u2013 5:00 pm; Saturday 9:30 am \u2013 3:00 pm; closed Sunday<\/p>\n
National City Post Office
710 E 16th St., National City, 91950
Mon \u2013 Fri 9:00 am \u2013 5:00 pm; Saturday 10:00 am \u2013 1:00 pm; closed Sunday<\/p>\n
We apologize for any inconvenience.<\/p>\n
Customers may also access many services online at USPS.com or call 1-800-ASK-USPS (1-800-275-8777) for assistance.<\/p>\n
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