OAKLEY, Calif. (KCBS) -- A group opposed to Wal-Mart opening a mega store in Oakley is gathering signatures to keep the big box store out of the East Bay town.
The group, Save Oakley Now, believes opening a 230,000 square foot store would create traffic congestion, drive out small businesses, and attract crime to the area, according to spokesman Bob Caughron.
Oakley Vice Mayor Bruce Connelley has not decided whether to support Wal-Mart's move, but he said it would generate much needed revenue for the town.
The Wal-Mart proposal is in the environmental review process. If approvals are granted, the store could open 2009.
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KCBS' George Harris reports
