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Border crossing closures hurt local businesses during holiday season
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Customs and Border Protection officials plan to reopen the Pedestrian West border crossing January 4.
The closure last month was in response to a surge in migrants crossing the southern border. It had a major impact on wait times and businesses during the holiday season.
“It was really slow for us, especially since Ped west was closed," said Carolina Lin, Carolin Shoes.
Businesses along San Ysidro Boulevard are struggling to catch up after an excruciatingly slow holiday period.
FULL STORY: https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/border-businesses-ped-west-closure/509-04a0a68c-3b66-4662-9254-fc3ad91ac9e6