ONTARIO, Calif. — As of midnight tonight, October 31, following 28 years of operation, Eyefull Adult Complex (Déjà Vu Showgirls and Love Boutique) will be closing its doors, and more than 100 employees and entertainers will be out of work just in time for the holiday season.
"We can't point the finger at the ailing economy, but to a few county commissioners who have decided to change the zoning of the property that the business sits on," said the club's management in a statement posted today to the company website.
The landmark club has been located at 5282 W. Mission Blvd in Ontario, CA since 1984. Over the years, Eyefull Inc. has not been a beacon of high crime or lowered property values, as many critics of adult businesses claim. In addition, last year alone, club employees bought presents and raised money for the Inland Empire Foster Kids Association, providing Christmas gifts for 150 foster children and donating over $4,000! Now, thanks to the Grinches of San Bernardino County, these now out-of-work folks will be hoping to receive charity this year instead of being the ones giving it.
"Not only does the situation affect the former employees, entertainers and their families, but it will also negatively impact another 50 people working for suppliers, in addition to lost tax revenues for the city and county," concluded the company statement. "At a time when governments at all levels should be working to keep people employed, the commissioners of San Bernardino have decided to put censorship and politics ahead of jobs… shame on you!"
Maybe it's time for the voters of San Bernardino to take another, closer look at their county commissioners. An election is right around the corner.
