Daily Breeze -- LOS ANGELES - The parent company of Albertsons announced plans today to close 27 of its under-performing grocery stores across the country, including 19 in Southern California.

"These decisions are never easy because of the impact a store closure has on our team members, our customers and our communities," said Wayne Sales, president/CEO of Supervalu Inc. "Today's announcement reflects our commitment to move with a greater sense of urgency to reduce costs and improve shareholder value."

A statement from Supervalu indicated that the stores being closed are either under-performing or "non-strategic."

Most of the affected stores are expected to be closed by December.

Supervalu plans to close 60 of its stores nationally, including 22 Save- A-Lot stores, four ACME stores and a Jewel-Osco location.

All stores listed are expected to close by December.

(Source: Albertson's)

• Mesmer & Jefferson, Culver City, CA (already closed)

• 7th & Redondo, Long Beach, CA

• Harbor & Garden Grove Blvd., Garden Grove, CA

• Harbor Blvd. & Imperial Hwy., Fullerton, CA

• Dale & La Palma, Buena Park, CA

• Brookhurst & Katella, Anaheim, CA

• Baldwin Hills, Los Angeles, CA

• Central & Chevy Chase, Glendale, CA

• Devonshire & Reseda, Northridge, CA

• Van Nuys & Sherman, Van Nuys, CA

• Bear Valley & Amethyst Roads, Victorville, CA

• Pigeon Pass & Ironwood, Moreno Valley, CA

• Colima & Fairway Drive, Rowland Heights, CA

• Hamner Ave & Hidden Valley Pkw., Norco, CA

• Grove Ave & Walnut Street, Ontario, CA

• Limonite & Clay, Riverside, CA

• Colima Road, Hacienda Heights, CA

• Amar & Nogales, Walnut, CA

• Azusa & Cypress, Covina, CA