CALIFORNIA — This week in California business news, the home of a beloved actor and comedian is sold; restaurant employees band together to save their robot coworker; and why your power bill is so high.
Additionally, California Attorney General Rob Bonta puts businesses using AI on notice.
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Quote Of The Week
“AI might be changing, innovating, and evolving quickly, but the fifth largest economy in the world is not the wild west; existing California laws apply to both the development and use of AI.” – Attorney General Rob Bonta
The Bottom Line
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Freebie of the Week
In celebration of National Frozen Yogurt Day on Thursday, Yogurtland is offering a buy-one-get-one-free deal for all customers and double rewards points for loyalty members. To see if your local Yogurtland is participating in National Frozen Yogurt Day, click here.
More Restaurant News
Stampede Country Bar & Grill Coming To Livermore
The new restaurant will offer country line dancing, bull-riding comedy and trivia nights, and a vodka distillery.
Big Game Plans At Pechanga: Kelsey’s Tailgate Party, Menu, Details
Pechanga Resort Casino offers several ways to get into the spirit and suggests advanced reservations as the Big Game approaches.
McTeacher’s Night To Raise Funds For Santee School
A portion of sales from McTeacher’s Night will be donated to Rio Seco School.
This year is the 35th anniversary of the prestigious culinary awards — often referred to as the “Oscars of food.”
More Business News
Sisters Launch Murrieta Gymnastics & Parkour Franchise
Founders Memberships are still available at Murrieta’s GForce location, where recreational and team gymnastics programs, and Parkour.
Livermore Valley Wineries Win Big At SF Chronicle Wine Competition
Wineries from the Livermore Valley Wine Community won a record 211 awards, including three Best of Class awards.
CA Listeria Recall: Contaminated Broccoli Could Be Deadly
The recall received a Class 1 classification, meaning there is a reasonable probability the product will cause serious illness or death.
Commercial Real Estate Vacancy Rate Hits 47-Percent In Parts Of One CA City
The bright spot: A.I. companies signed leases totaling to 1.2 million square feet in 2024.
The deadline to apply is approaching.
1st Time Homebuyer Class Planned
Attendees will learn how to create a budget, repair credit, learn about the escrow process, and how to find a lender.
Arts Grants Available In Berkeley
From individual artists to arts organizations, money is available.
Free Dump Day Is Coming Up In Hayward
Advanced registration is required as space is limited.
San Francisco Community Members Rally To Support Business Owner Who Was Shot
The owner of a San Francisco cannabis business was shot Monday night, and those who know him are rallying to support him as he recovers.
The “California chic” jewelry store is opening its second East Bay location this Saturday.
Summer jobs at The Wave and all throughout the Parks and Community Services Department will be available.
City Council to Review Tenant Protection Ordinance —Again
Concord City Council directed staff this week to bring back two aspects of the newly implemented changes to the city’s municipal code.
Downtown Lake Elsinore Businesses ‘Still Open’ Amid Detours
Road closures and detours in Lake Elsinore shouldn’t stop locals from visiting the historic shopping district.
Goodwill To Host Grand Opening In Temecula: Offers, Prizes
The first 50 shoppers in line on Friday, Feb. 7 will get a $10 merchandise voucher for Temecula’s second store.
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