It's great to see this issue getting attention! As a lover of local businesses, both for the quality of jobs they provide and for the unique flavor they bring to the area, I'm always sad when a chain store moves in close by. A Starbucks opened up RIGHT BESIDE my favorite Auburn coffee shop--boo! But money talks--my family and I hope that by avoiding the Starbucks and frequenting the Sierra Mountain, we can help keep the place open, and keep Auburn that much more home-towney.