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"We're disappointed that the city of Hercules is playing politics with the future of Hercules rather than looking at the big picture," Loscotoff said Thursday. "Many residents are anxious for this much-needed retail project to move forward."

Yeah, I'm sure Wal-Mart is just sooo concerned with this city. I'm sure there is a huge demand for cheap Chinese-made junk to go along with low wages and poor working conditions in this community.

As for "playing politics," Wal-Mart knows that the community has planned for retail of no more than 64,000 sq. ft. Instead of complying with the plan, Wal-Mart is screwing around, proposing grossly non-compliant development. Good for the city for not getting pushed around by these bastards.

As for "playing politics," Wal-Mart knows that the community has planned for retail of no more than 64,000 sq. ft.

Not exactly. 64,000 sf plus 18,000 sf plus "other stores" could easily equal what Walmart has proposed. In addition, no grocery chain was interested in entering the complex, Walmart will now offer grocery items.

A 2003 development agreement between the city and the Lewis Group of Sacramento calls for a retail center with a 64,000-square-foot store, an 18,000-square-foot store and other stores, according to Hercules Community Development Director Steve Lawton.