Which Starbucks Stores Are Staying Open In California

CALIFORNIA — Starbucks is closing more than 8,000 stores nationwide Tuesday afternoon for racial bias training. Closings impact regular locations. Most will close at 2:15 or 2:30 p.m. this afternoon.

"For several hours this afternoon, we will close stores and offices to discuss how to make Starbucks a place where all people feel welcome," Starbucks said in a Twitter statement. "Thank you for your patience and support as we renew our promise to make Starbucks an inclusive gathering place for all. See you tomorrow."

If you absolutely need a Frappuccino or Iced Mocha to get through this hot day, your best bet is at licensed locations inside places such as Barnes and Noble, Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Ralphs and Target which have regular hours.

In addition to the exceptions listed above, here are the Starbucks locations that will remain open today. The list is alphabetical, by city:

• Hayward - CSU East Bay
• Los Angeles - Cafe @ Colburn School of Music, All USC locations except USC Village
• Los Angeles International Airport - Normal hours all locations
• Oakland International Airport - Normal hours all locations
• San Diego - Convention Center, Marriott San Diego Marina, Hilton San Diego Bayfront, Sodexo @ Naval Station, San Diego International Airport, SDSU Student Union, Aztec Shops @ College & Lindo Paseo
• San Francisco - Macy's, Grand Central Market - Mollie Stone, SF Courtyard Marriott
• San Francisco International Airport - Normal hours for locations
• San Jose - SJSU Student Union, San Jose International Airport
• San Mateo - Piazza, Mollie Stone Market
• Santa Rosa - Epicenter

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The training is a response to the arrest of two black men at a Philadelphia Starbucks after the manager called police on them. On April 12, the manager of a Starbucks in downtown Philadelphia called police on two black men who were seated inside the store. They had not bought anything, and apparently refused to leave. The police arrested the men for loitering, which was captured in a cell phone video.

The two men, Rashon Nelson and Donte Robinson settled with the city of Philadelphia for just $1 each on the condition that officials establish a $200,000 program for young entrepreneurs. They reached an undisclosed financial settlement with Starbucks.

"I've spent the last few days in Philadelphia with my leadership team listening to the community, learning what we did wrong and the steps we need to take to fix it," said Starbucks CEO Kevin Johnson in an April press release. "While this is not limited to Starbucks, we're committed to being a part of the solution. Closing our stores for racial bias training is just one step in a journey that requires dedication from every level of our company and partnerships in our local communities."

Written by Patch editors Emily Leayman and Bea Karnes; Image via David Allen/Patch