CALIFORNIA — This week in California business news, a campaign promise from former president Donald Trump is causing headaches for California winery, developers look to build another tech utopia in the Golden State and Patch has your Halloween deals.
California restaurants were highly lauded this week, with a Northern California city being named the best food city in the U.S. and a Southern California fast food joint named the best in the state.
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“There’s no way Napa Valley could survive that…”
– California winery owner
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Freebie of the Week
In celebration of Halloween, Applebee’s locations owned and operated by Flynn Group is offering a “Kids Eat Free” special on Oct. 31. Guests will be able to get two free Kids’ meals with the purchase of an adult entrée.
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In-N-Out Opening 4 New Locations In SoCal
The restaurants are listed as “opening soon” in four different Southern California communities.
Toastique To Bring Gourmet Toast, Smoothies, Juice To Danville
The gourmet sandwich, coffee, and juice franchise is opening its first Northern California location on Railroad Avenue.
Local Kitchens Expands Lafayette Dining Area
“We have loved being a part of the Lafayette community and look forward to serving the community for years to come.”
“It has been our honor and privilege to serve this community for over five decades.”
Winner Winner Chicken Dinner: Get Your Orders In
Order Casa Orinda’s famous fried chicken dinner to help Orinda Rotary raise money for local causes.
7 Eateries In Napa County Shine In 2024 Michelin Guide
From California-French cuisine to “down-home” country farmhouses — seven restaurants are recognized, and some have multiple stars.
RivCo Restaurant Health Closures: Panda Express, Popeyes, Denny’s
15 Riverside County’s restaurant owners closed temporarily to resolve potentially health-threatening problems, including cockroaches.
Dodger Stadium World Series MVP Contenders Include Karaage, Dumplings
The dishes are far from the peanuts-and-Cracker Jacks fare that comes to mind for a ballpark menu. This is LA, after all!
E. Coli Linked To McDonald’s Quarter Pounders: What To Know In CA
Is it safe to eat the burgers in California? Find out here.
Long Beach Taqueros To Compete In First Ever ‘Taco Death Match’
The inaugural taco competition in Downtown Long Beach will pit 10 taqueros against each other for the festival-meets-competition.
A nationwide recall for ready-to-eat deli meat has impacted many large grocery chains in California, the FDA says.
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Santa Clara County Farms Grew $371.5M In Crops Last Year
According to a new report, 2023 was “a banner year for lettuce” amid a surge in demand from restaurants and consumers.
Oakland Airport Terminal 1 Demolition Takes Major Step Forward
It’s part of a modernization plan that includes constructing new facilities.
The company’s quarterly profit is up 17.3% from a year ago.
Chinese National Pleads Guilty To Illegal Export Tech Manufacturing
The machine sent to China is used to process silicon wafer microchips.
$5 Million Gift Presented To Chabot College
This is the largest donation in the college’s history.
Walmart To Pay $7.5M For Dumping Toxic Waste Into NorCal Landfills
Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a settlement with the behemoth retailer following a 53-page complaint signed by 12 district attorneys.
Major RV Company Shutting Down Manufacturing Sites In Hemet, Rialto
The move — which includes more than 400 layoffs — marks the RV maker’s total manufacturing exit from California.
ALDI is celebrating the grand opening of its newest location in Lake Forest Thursday, Oct. 24. What to know.
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