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Moreno Valley Today
By the People, for the People
Moreno Valley Mall Shut Down After Safety Violations
More than 3,000 employees at 132 shops do not know when they'll be able to return to work.
Published on Feb. 24, 2026
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Moreno Valley Mall, one of the largest shopping centers in the Inland Empire, was forced to close last week after Riverside County fire officials determined it was unsafe due to issues with the fire and smoke alarm system and the need for repairs to the mall's electrical infrastructure. The mall's vice president stated that the closure is hurting both the public and the tenants, and that while some anchor stores like Macy's and JC Penney remain open, the rest of the mall will remain closed until the nine violations are fixed.
Why it matters
The shutdown of Moreno Valley Mall, a major regional shopping destination, will have significant economic impacts on the local community, including thousands of employees who are now out of work until the mall can reopen. It also raises concerns about the overall safety and maintenance of aging retail infrastructure.
The details
According to the mall's vice president, Tony Hernandez, the Riverside County Fire Marshal shut down the mall last Thursday due to issues with the fire and smoke alarm system, as well as the need for repairs to the mall's electrical infrastructure. Hernandez stated that the mall has two backup generators that were installed over the weekend, but the fire marshal is requiring a total of nine violations to be addressed before the mall can reopen.
- The mall was forced to close last week.
- The mall has been in operation for more than three decades.
The players
Moreno Valley Mall
One of the largest shopping centers in the Inland Empire region of California, which has been in operation for over 30 years.
Tony Hernandez
The vice president of Moreno Valley Mall.
Riverside County Fire Marshal
The government official who ordered the mall to be shut down due to safety violations.
What they’re saying
“It was the fire inspection report for the sprinklers smoke system. The last item was a backup generator, which is impotent. We got two generators and installed this weekend.”
— Tony Hernandez, Vice President, Moreno Valley Mall (NBC Los Angeles)
“The closure of the mall hurts the public and the tenants.”
— Tony Hernandez, Vice President, Moreno Valley Mall (NBC Los Angeles)
What’s next
The Riverside County Fire Marshal will determine when the mall can reopen once the nine safety violations have been addressed and resolved.
The takeaway
The shutdown of Moreno Valley Mall highlights the importance of maintaining the safety and infrastructure of aging retail facilities, especially large shopping centers that serve as economic hubs for their communities. The prolonged closure will have significant impacts on thousands of employees and the broader local economy until the necessary repairs are completed.
