SouthPaw Suishi in Sacramento closing, Del Paso shops concerned [Video]

SACRAMENTO, Calif — Attempts to revitalize Del Paso Boulevard in North Sacramento continue daily, but a boulevard staple is closing its doors after five years in business. SouthPaw Sushi will close next weekend, and now business owners say they’re concerned about the future of their business.

SouthPaw Sushi announced its closing after struggling with low sales and rising costs. Two months earlier, Universal Clothing Boutique also closed its doors after a series of break-ins.

“It’s a little worrisome. We hope we can keep some lights on the boulevard,” said John Fierro.

Fierro is the owner of Lil Joe’s, another staple along the boulevard for more than 70 years. He says SouthPaw was a beacon in this neighborhood and worries about the future of his business.

“I’ve been losing money. There’s no money in this business. If it wasn’t my pension from …