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Gymnast Saves In-N-Out Staff From Customer Rampage | City Sells Downtown | Food Truck Con: CA Business News
Catch up with the latest CA consumer and business news, plus under-the-radar stories and the week's best sales and freebies.
CALIFORNIA — This week in California business news: A provider of in-flight meals at LAX is facing accusations that it re-used dishes covered in maggots, prosecutors say a food truck fraudster conned immigrants out of their savings, and a popular chicken chain is expanding in California.
Additionally, one California city has sold off part of its downtown for what observers call a "utopian" plan.
But before getting to the biggest business stories in the Golden State, here are some of the best consumer deals of the week:
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- El Pollo Loco is celebrating the first-ever National Grilled Chicken Day on Wednesday by giving rewards members a free 2-piece leg and thigh meal with the purchase of a drink. More info.
- Denny's Rewards members can get $10 off an order of $30 or more this week at participating restaurants. The deal is available for dine-in and qualifying online orders, with some exclusions. More info.
Freebies, Deals And Steals
Check out this week's top headlines for California business news on Patch:
- FBI Offers $150K Reward For Fraudster CEO Who Fled To Germany
- Clippers Lose 5 First-Round Picks, Ballmer Suspended In NBA Salary Cap Scandal
- Provider Of Airplane Meals Forced Worker To Re-Use Dishes Coated In Mold, Maggots At LAX: Report
- Gymnast Parkours Into In-N-Out To Save Workers From Customer Rampage: Video
- Food Truck Fraudster Conned Immigrants Out Savings To Bankroll Luxury Lifestyle: DA
- See Where CA Lands In Ranking Of America's Hardest-Working States
- Popular Chicken Chain Continues To Expand, Including In CA
- California Politicians Promised White Gold In ‘Lithium Valley’. But Are Those Dreams Fading?
- Outdoor Diner Loses Legs After SUV Careens Into Table At LA Restaurant: Reports
- NorCal City Sells Off Part Of Their Downtown Forever
- The After Hours: Cocktails-To-Go Bill Urgently Awaits Newsom
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California is one of several states where the brand is closing restaurants, according to Fast Company.
Layoffs Hit Former Stone Brewing Employees As Production Leaves SoCal
The company was founded in 1996 in San Marcos and became one of San Diego County's best-known craft breweries.
Beloved Dana Point Coffeehouse Shuts Down Coast Highway Location After 3+ Decades
After more than three decades of operation, independent Dana Point coffeehouse JC Beans closed its doors.
Dutch Bros Is Coming To LA County's South Bay: Report
The popular drive-thru coffee chain plans a new Lomita shop with three drive-thru lanes and a walk-up window.
Popular Mediterranean Eatery Expands Bay Area Presence With New SF Location
This marks SAJJ Mediterranean's third location in the city.
After Rising From Flames, Napa Valley Winery Faces Crushing Debt, Bankruptcy
Court records show the Napa winery reported millions in liabilities and more than 100 creditors.
New Mexican Restaurant Opens In Danville
Rancho Cantina opened its second location on Hartz Avenue. The restaurant features a wood grill and focuses on Mexican-Californian cuisine.
Former Bay Area Restaurateur Pivots To Providing Thousands Of Meals To People With Food Insecurity
One of Daisy Li's favorite pastimes growing up in Hong Kong was dining at the hotel buffet with her parents.
Former Langer's Deli Server's Suit Alleges Unpaid Wages, Fat Shaming
A former Langer's Delicatessen server is suing the restaurant.
New In-N-Out Opens In Orange County
The newest In-N-Out restaurant opened Friday and is located at the Great Park Neighborhoods in Irvine.
More Retail News
3 New Trader Joe's Stores Planned In San Diego County: Here's Where
The grocery chain Trader Joe's is making moves in Southern California, expanding stores across the region.
Chaupain Bakery Set To Open In Seal Beach
The bakery will open for business at the former Old Town Cafe spot later this year.
Meet Brass Unicorn Vintage, Old Town Temecula’s New Nostalgia-Filled Gen-X Haven
With a healthy dose of '60s, '70s and ’80s nostalgia, Temecula's new Old Town shop inspires "remember when?" conversation.
Fashion Brand Opening New Store In Contra Costa
The Walnut Creek fashion brand VICI will celebrate its 2,200-square-foot store with Sept. 12 grand opening.
Levain Bakery Opens In Newport Beach
The bakery is known for its freshly baked bread, pastries and signature six-ounce cookies.
More Entertainment Industry News
Hollywood Unions Back Trump Call For Federal Production Incentive
"Production is the lifeblood of our industry and the communities that support it," SAG-AFTRA officials said.
Baldwin, Others Seek Delay In Fall Start Of 'Rust' Lighting Tech's Trial
The lawsuit was filed by a lighting technician on the film "Rust."
Alanis Morissette Claims Drug Seizure Fueled 'Calculated Blackmail Campaign:' Lawsuit
The Grammy-winning singer is suing her former tour manager in Los Angeles federal court.
More Tech News
Culver City Eyes Regulations As Autonomous Vehicle Fleets Expand
Officials are weighing zoning regulations governing facilities used to operate, maintain and store fleets of driverless vehicles.
Apple Defrauded Out Of More Than $16M By CA Men, Sentences Handed Down
The accused exchanged counterfeit iPhones and iPads from China for real Apple devices, federal prosecutors said.
LA County Avoids 2 Challenges To Suit Vs. Roblox Over Child Exploitation Claims
The county is claiming Roblox exposed children to sexual content, exploitation and online predators.
More Business News
CA Company Recalls Tofu Product Possibly Contaminated With Ink
The company said the recalled product should not be consumed.
40,000 Pounds Of Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer Stolen In SoCal: Police
The beer, valued at $70,000, was stolen from an Anheuser-Busch shipping facility, police said.
Federal prosecutors said executives misled investors and used new funds to pay earlier investors.
PepsiCo To Open Frito-Lay Sonoma County Distribution Center: Report
PepsiCo plans a Frito-Lay warehouse near the Sonoma County airport to support daily regional retail deliveries.
Trades In The Bay Area Implementing AI To Optimize Service Calls
It's an ordinary summer day for David Gharamany, the senior technician at the Art of Comfort, an HVAC contractor.
Extreme Heat Expedites Temecula Valley Grape Harvest, But September Celebrations Still Scheduled
Local grape harvest typically runs from late August through October, with September marking peak activity. That's a "normal" year.
Prosecutors accused Tractor Supply of overcharging customers, pesticide violations, and unlawful biodegradable product labeling practices.
Dublin Weighs 1,000-Foot Buffer Between Gun Shops, Schools
The proposal follows an inquiry about opening a gun store and indoor shooting range next to a Dublin private school.
Latest On Cyclospora Outbreak As Over 300 Cases Reported In CA
Californians may soon be able to chow down on their favorite lettuce wraps without worry after cyclosporiasis cases made many think twice.
LA Rams Owner Set To Buy Angels For Record-MLB Price: Report
The sale marks the end of Arte Moreno's 23-year tenure with the Anaheim team.
Unlicensed Businesses Targeted In Concord Tax Data Deal
Council members will consider renewing an information exchange with California’s Franchise Tax Board through 2029 at the Sept. 8 meeting.
Owners Of Rodent-Infested Bay Area Apartments To Pay $9M After Years Of Code Violations: Officials
“No San Franciscan should have to live in substandard housing," San Francisco's City Attorney said in a statement last week.
SFO Runway Work, FAA Restrictions Keep Flight Delays Ongoing
When the project began in March, SFO had estimated that about 15% of flights would be delayed.
Rice Possibly Contaminated With 'Foreign Materials' Recalled In CA And 11 Other States
More than 27,000 bags of the jasmine rice were affected by the recall.
San Francisco Mayor Says City Will Redo All Homelessness Services Contracts
Mike Levine, director of San Francisco's Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, or HSH, explained the plan.
CA Laws Targeting Solar, Electric Shock Police Gloves, Insurance, AI And ICE Await Newsom
California lawmakers sent measures targeting detention centers, youth technology harms, offshore drilling, and elder abuse.
LA County Bus Rapid Transit Project Moves Forward Despite Burbank Dispute
The planned rapid bus line will connect North Hollywood, Burbank, Glendale, Eagle Rock and Pasadena.
Loan Fund Granted For East San Diego County Small Businesses In These Communities
A revolving loan fund for small businesses in East San Diego County has been unanimously approved by the Board of Supervisors this week.
Customers from multiple utility giants will get an automatic bill reduction funded through California's Cap-and-Invest Program.
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