City of Santa Maria: Shoppers rush around in the rain

SANTA MARIA, Calif. - As rain continues to fall across the Central Coast for the second day in a row, shoppers are rushing around to various stores in Santa Maria.

Some went shopping because they were bored.

"Well I got nothing to do in the house so I have to do something outside," said shopper Felipe Maldonado.

Others wanted to beat the crowds.

"It’s not that bad because nobody’s out. That’s the perk that nobody’s out so," said shopper Melissa Jones.

Most of the rain hit Santa Maria From about 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. when the city’s newly built Aldi Grocery Store didn’t have very many customers.

"We just needed some groceries so we decided to head out … And you know it’s not easy with two little guys but we’re just powering through it," said shopper Natalie Tatik.

Since there were less customers throughout the day managers at Aldi say they were able to get more work done throughout the store.

"Yes this is the first time we’ve experienced the rain … It’s the first time we open in the rain it’s going smoothly so far … I know people like to stay cozy and stay in so … that kind of gives me time to get the store ready and looking nice for customers," said assistant Manager Gabe Garcia of Aldi Grocery Store.

While managers want the sun to come back out, customers say their shopping experience went well.

"It’s not bad at all because the store is pretty clear and the isles are clear and you can get to the store pretty quickly.
{Reporter off camera}“You still going to go shopping," said shopper Susan Cizek.

Managers at Aldi said its the first rainstorm they've experienced since its opening day in Santa Maria.