CA Bosses Among The Best+ American Flag Dispute + CA Business News

CALIFORNIA —From a heated debate over an American Flag to a lawsuit alleging TikTok violated the privacy of millions of children — a lot is going on in California business news this week.

• A study deemed bosses in the Golden State the third best in the nation.
• A Northern Californian company announced it would introduce air taxis to a Southern California region known for its horrific traffic.
• A judge ruled that Google has been illegally exploiting its dominance to squash competition and stifle innovation.

Check out the highlights of this week in California business news on Patch:

Giant American Flag Causes Dispute Between RV Dealership, Local Govt.

Camping World CEO Marcus Lemonis on Monday ordered the dealership put the flag back up, defending the flagpole's safety to FOX 40 News.

Google Illegally Maintains Monopoly Over Internet Search, Judge Rules

This represents a major setback for Google and its parent, Alphabet Inc.

TikTok Violated Children's Privacy, Feds Allege In CA Lawsuit

The violations affected millions of children, according to authorities.

CA Bosses Among The Best In The Country: Report

Southern California News Group business columnist Jonathan Lansner used five metrics to determine which states have the best bosses.

Quote Of The Week

"After having carefully considered and weighed the witness testimony and evidence, the court reaches the following conclusion: Google is a monopolist, and it has acted as one to maintain its monopoly."

- U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta

The Bottom Line

• A San Jose-based aircraft company is launching an air taxi service in the greater Los Angeles area for commute and travel purposes.
• A former supervisor for Southwest Airlines at San Francisco International Airport is suing the airline after he was fired for reporting anti-Black racism, he claimed.
• Users of Cash App may be eligible to receive a piece of a $15 million settlement after the company was sued for not protecting user information in relation to data breaches.

Freebie of the Week

Beloved 2000's paper dishware Hefty Zoo Pals is hosting a Meal Kit Giveaway to help parents make eating more fun with plates, sandwich cutters, coasters and cups. The Giveaway runs through Aug. 28.

More restaurant news:

• New Chick-fil-A Opens In San Mateo
• New Restaurant Opens At Oakland Airport
• Taqueria Extra Opens Pleasanton Location
• Buca di Beppo, With 15 CA Locations, Files For Bankruptcy
• 93% Of Fast Food Owners Plan Price Hikes, Blaming $20 Minimum Wage
• Rubio's To Open Prototype Restaurant In San Diego's North County
• Bay Area Michelin Stars Guide 2024: Restaurant List
• 5 SoCal Restaurants Snag Michelin Guide Stars
• First Look At The Cantinas: Taco Bell's Early Retirement Community In San Diego
• New Greek Eatery Opens In South OC: What To Know

More business news:

• Dublin Hosting Small Business Night
• Danville Businesses Open Late On Friday Nights
• Mid-Market Street Businesses Brace For Musk Moving X Out Of San Francisco
• Energy Department Awards $2.2B To Strengthen The Electrical Grid
• Texas Scores A Goal On California As Chevron Moves Headquarters To Houston
• Dangerous Herbicide Used By California Farmers Banned
• San Francisco Officials Advocate Building City Worker Housing At Vacant Lot
• 9 Arrested For Retail Theft In Bay Area 'Blitz Operation'
• Costco Cracks Down On Membership Sharing
• Fire Ignites In Laguna Niguel Strip Mall
• Beyond Meat Reports Better-Than-Expected Sales