Hermosa Post Office Not on Closure List

The Hermosa Beach branch of the U.S. Postal Service was not included in a list released Tuesday of about 3,700 retail postal stores under review for possible closure.

The review comes at a time when communication habits are changing due to the Internet and smartphones—as well as a struggling economy.

There are nearly 32,000 U.S. Postal Service offices across the country and more than 70,000 third-party retail offices.

“More than 35 percent of the Postal Service’s retail revenue comes from expanded access locations such as grocery stores, drug stores, office supply stores, retail chains, self-service kiosks, ATMs and usps.com, open 24/7,” said Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe in a statement. “Our customer’s habits have made it clear that they no longer require a physical post office to conduct most of their postal business.”

The Postal Service announced in January its intention to review 1,400 post offices for closure, and about 280 of those post offices have since closed, according to a report on The Huffington Post. 

The Postal Service reported an $8 billion shortfall last year.

“The Postal Service of the future will be smaller, leaner and more competitive and it will continue to drive commerce, serve communities and deliver value,” Donahoe said.

For a complete list of the post offices USPS will be studying in California, click here.

For a complete list of the post offices USPS will be studying nationwide, click here.