Starbucks opening in Little Village concerns some residents, business owners
Some activist groups see Starbucks' arrival in the shopping district as a threat to other cafés and eateries
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Some activist groups see Starbucks' arrival in the shopping district as a threat to other cafés and eateries
It's opening day for a new business in Little Village, but not everyone is happy about it. The "ni una gota" campaign, which means "not one drop," is encouraging locals not to patronize this new Starbucks. Andrew Ramos has the story.
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