CA Foreclosures Spike | 25-Cent Coffee | Silicon Valley Brothel | Data Center Crackdown: CA Business News

CALIFORNIA — This week in California business news: An entire "town" in California is for sale at a bargain price of $4.75 million and data centers are being targeted by the state in a sweeping new set of laws.

Additionally, a Silicon Valley business is being accused of operating a brothel in plain sight, offering services to some 30 customers daily.

But before getting to the biggest business stories in the Golden State, here are some of the best consumer deals of the week:

Freebies, Deals And Steals

• Tuesday is National Coffee Day and there's plenty of discounts to be had. Dairy Queen is launching its new Coffee Coolers for a $3 introductory price, Peet's is bringing back its $30 Cold Brew Pass and Dunkin' is offering a free hot or iced coffee with any purchase. Check out this roundup for some of the best deals.
• Club Applebee's members can get six free boneless wings with a $15 online purchase every week through Jan. 10 with the chain's NFL Season Wing Ticket. A new promo code is issued each Sunday and can be used Sunday through Thursday. More info.
• Pete's Coffee will offer 25-cent coffees for one day only this week. Here's What To Know

Check out this week's top headlines for California business news on Patch:

• CA Among Top States For Foreclosure Starts, Repossessed Properties
• Fed Rate Hike: What It Means For CA Mortgages, Car Loans, Credit Cards
• CA Coffee Chain To Offer 25-Cent Coffees For One Day Only. Here's What To Know
• Lawsuit Says Anthropic, OpenAI, SpaceXAI And Google Made Illegal Deal On AI Slowdown
• Rodent Infestation Shutters Trendy LA Burger Joint: Report
• Newsom Vetoes Bill Aimed At Preserving California State Workers' Telework
• An Entire NorCal 'Town' Is For Sale
• Newsom Cites Pension Crisis As He Vetoes Bill To Enhance Retirement For Police And Firefighters
• Data Centers Targeted By Newsom In Groundbreaking Set Of Laws

More Restaurant News

4 CA Cities Among Nation's 10 Best For Vegans, Vegetarians

Four California cities made the national top-10 list.

Danville Bakery & Patisserie Opening Pleasanton Location

Maison Benoit, an award-winning Danville bakery, will open a second location on Main Street in Pleasanton in early 2027.

Triple Rock Brewery In Berkeley Will Close After 40 Years

Triple Rock Brewery will shut down before year's end, according to a Berkeleyside report.

Bankruptcy Threatens Gundlach Bundschu, CA's Oldest Family Winery: Report

The Bundschu family expects to close the Glen Ellen facility in early October as its Sonoma Valley winery restructures under Chapter 11.

Farmers Market Favorite Swells Sourdough Bakery To Open First Permanent Store In San Diego

The family-owned bakery will open its first permanent location after building a following at San Diego farmers markets.

More Retail News

Inside The Garden: Evanhealy Opens Flagship Skincare Boutique In Carlsbad

The Carlsbad-based brand created The Garden as an immersive space where visitors can experience its plant-based philosophy firsthand.

Ripley's Believe It or Not! At San Francisco Wharf To Close

The business attracted tourists to San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf for nearly six decades.

Beloved Cheese Shop Closes Early, Mourned Nationally

The 94-year-old cheesemaker closed its retail store after customers bought its remaining inventory faster than expected.

New Pet Store, Adoption Shop Opens Doors Near In Trabuco Canyon

The Rescue Store celebrated its grand opening on Saturday.

More Business News

Alcohol Use Falls Nationwide, But Heavy Drinking Jumps Among Older Adults: USC Study

Alcohol use declined nationwide for the first time since the pandemic began, but heavy drinking was up among older adults.

Students Help Small Businesses Find $105K In Potential Savings In Bay Area

High school students are helping South Bay businesses identify energy and water upgrades, rebates and other ways to cut costs.

California Community Colleges Can Offer Up To 12 New Bachelor’s Degrees Under Laws Newsom Signed

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed two laws that determine when community colleges can create bachelor’s degrees and how many they can offer.

OC Parks Claims Space At John Wayne Airport For Arriving Visitors

When grabbing bags at the airport, visitors can see a bit about what Orange County Parks has to offer.

Bay Area Homebuyers Weigh Higher Mortgage Rates As Real Estate Market Shifts

"We're looking for some place that has a little space between neighbors and has a nice nature feel," homebuyer Mary D'Orazi said.

Proposed Moratorium On New Oakland Data Centers Passed By City Council Committee

Councilmember Charlene Wang is among city leaders pushing for a closer look.

Sports Betting Apps Prod And Entice Fans As Gambling Exacts A Growing Financial Toll

"I represent individuals who have essentially lost their houses and their spouses and their kids over this," Hoekstra told CBS News.

12-Story Apartment Tower Proposed On Santa Monica Single-Family Lot

The 32-unit project near the E Line would replace a single-family home and is the second Santa Monica development proposed under SB 79.

CHP Arrests Rideshare Driver Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Passenger

Investigators are seeking additional possible victims.

Planning To Mail Holiday Packages? USPS Releases Southern California Schedule

The dates are recommendations for customers seeking delivery before Dec. 25, and postal officials encouraged customers to mail early.

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