Story updated at 11 a.m., Nov. 14, 2014 Ralphs Grocery Company announced Friday it is hiring an estimated 1,200 permanent positions at its Southern California stores. Ralphs — a subsidiary of Cincinnati-based Kroger’s — currently employs more than 19,000 people in Southern California. “Ralphs is committed to creating job opportunities,” Ralphs President Donna Giordano said. […]