An East Oakland Walgreens last stand gets personal
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Member Loren Taylor (right) speaks during a press conference at an East Oakland Walgreens. Taylor, fellow
Council Member Treva Reid (orange dress) and local residents are imploring Walgreens not to shut its doors at one of the few places where residents can buy groceries.Yalonda M. James/The ChronicleShow MoreShow Less
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Willie Stevens, 73, a resident at Allen Temple Arms, speaks during a press conference outside of the Walgreens at 8102 International Blvd. Stevens is hoping Walgreens puts off its plan to close this location by the end of the month. “Most of the cashiers knew us by name,” Stevens said. “It helps a lot when the cashiers know you.”Yalonda M. James/The ChronicleShow MoreShow Less
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