CALIFORNIA — This week in California business news, fast food workers were threatened over missing french fries; a California theme park is home to one of the best restaurants in the country; and we found America’s most expensive zip code.
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Quote Of The Week
“She had to wait even longer for her food, which unfortunately was a sandwich and milk rather than a hamburger and fries.” – San Pablo Police Department
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Freebie of the Week
For 12 days this holiday season, Save Mart, Lucky and FoodMaxx stores throughout California are rewarding loyalty members with free daily giveaways. Beginning Dec. 13 and ending on Dec. 24, loyalty members will receive daily offers for products such as beverages, snacks, bakery items, beauty products, household products and more.
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Are these incredible donuts part of your heritage?
Afternoon Tea Spot Highlighted In New List
Do you indulge in the delights of afternoon tea? If so, you don’t have to venture far to try a new venue.
Pleasanton Startup Offers Restaurant-Friendly Delivery Service
boons, founded by Pleasanton resident Rajeev Garg, offers commission-free delivery, catering, and digital marketing services to restaurants.
Cookie Plug is preparing to open its newest storefront on Saturday in Mission Viejo. What to know.
Ralphs Seeks To Ban Taco Trucks From Operating Near Palisades Store
Ralphs wants a group of food trucks that operate in the Palisades to be banned from a section of its commercial corridor.
More Business News
The housing crisis has spurred a lot of new state laws, many of them designed to force communities to build more homes.
Meta Donates $1 Million To Trump’s Inaugural Fund
The move comes two weeks after Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg traveled to Florida and dined with Trump at his Mar-a-Lago estate.
Striking San Francisco Hotel Workers Urge J.P. Morgan Health Conference Attendees To Stay Away
Striking San Francisco hotel workers are attempting to discourage people from attending a major healthcare conference in January.
“You’ve got smaller businesses like this that are not in a commercial building, and they’ve been in business for, like, twenty years!”
SFMTA Says It Will Raise Most Muni Fares In January
A single ride for an adult aged 19-64 on most Muni vehicles using a MuniMobile or Clipper card will rise to $2.75 from $2.50, SFMTA said.
Rate Hike Proposed For Residents By Union Sanitary District
See how much your bills could climb next year.
These CA Counties Are At Risk For Housing Market Decline
Thirteen California counties are among the 50 across the country most vulnerable to housing market troubles, according to a recent report.
Concannon Vineyard Sold To Livermore Wineries
The 230-acre Concannon Vineyard was sold to Lemmons Family Vineyards and Darcie Kent Winery, the vineyards announced.
Visitors are encouraged to stroll downtown and select the prettiest storefront before Jan. 4.
Orchards Bishop Ranch Development Application Filed With San Ramon
The Sunset Development Company announced it filed paperwork for the first phase of a 2510-home mixed-use development in Bishop Ranch.
Supervisors OK Temporary Fix For Countywide, Sebastopol Tax Hikes
State officials said neither tax could be implemented because, when combined, they push the city’s sales tax above 10.25 percent.
Marin Supes OK $450K Preserve Affordable Apartments
Officials said the money will help the Canal Alliance complete the purchase of a nine-unit complex and keep the apartments affordable.
Millbrae Breaks Ground On ‘One Meadow Glen’ Downtown Development
The six-story building will add more than 275 units on top of 17,000 square feet of retail and commercial space.
Construction Begins On Dream Hotel & Residences In Palm Springs
For years, progress on the $200 million project has stalled.
Neighborhood Healthcare Opens In Temecula
The new Temecula Parkway center offers medical, dental and behavioral health services to low-income patients and in multiple languages.
Mega Kroger-Albertsons Merger Blocked By Courts
The $24.6 billion merger would have reshaped California’s grocery market, impacting prices and jobs across more than 1,000 stores.
New Fitness Studio Led By Local Siblings Opens In Redondo Beach
Founded in Australia, Body Fit Training aims to fill a gap in the fitness industry.
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