Village Blockbuster to close at end of year The Blockbuster store at 7530 Fay Ave. will permanently shut its doors on Jan. 3, 2010. The store is no longer renting movies but is selling all merchandise for under $9. It’s unclear why the corporation is shuttering this location. The district manager didn’t return calls seeking comment before deadline. Store manager Jill Collyer said, “They didn’t give us a straight reason but are closing a few Blockbusters in the area.” The others that will close include outlets in Clairemont Mesa, South Bay and San Marcos. Store hours at the La Jolla Blockbuster will remain the same, except the doors will open an hour earlier, at 10 a.m., on the weekends. n