Starbucks slated to open in empty bank building

Coffee fans will have reason to celebrate this fall as a Starbucks is making plans to open in a spot previously occupied by a bank in a Fallbrook shopping center located in the 1100 block of South Mission Road.

While a Starbucks spokeswoman did not have specific details to share at this time, she did confirm that the coffee chain will open up shop next to the Carl's Jr. restaurant on South Mission.

"Starbucks is always looking for great locations to better meet the needs of our customers, and we are delighted to confirm that we will be opening a new location in Fallbrook," she said.

The owners...