which starbucks are closing in california

Starbucks is closing dozens of stores in California as part of a nationwide restructuring plan focused on underperforming stores or locations where the expected customer environment cannot be provided. The bulk of closures in California are concentrated in the Los Angeles area, including many in downtown LA, as well as several stores in San Francisco, the East Bay, and Fresno. At least 20 stores in the Los Angeles area, including seven on Wilshire Boulevard alone, will close soon. In the San Francisco Bay Area, closures include locations in Fisherman's Wharf, the Castro, Berkeley, Oakland, Emeryville, Danville, and San Ramon. Four Fresno Starbucks locations are also confirmed to be closing. The closures are part of Starbucks' plan to reduce the total number of stores in North America by about 1%, aligning with a $1 billion restructuring plan that also involves laying off around 900 employees in non-retail roles. Starbucks aims to keep stores that offer a better environment and financial performance while closing those without a clear path to success.