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The week in CA business news includes major chain closures, Meta firing employees over meal vouchers, and a beloved restaurant closure.
CALIFORNIA β A lot is happening in California business news this week, including a doctor suing a restaurant after eating spicy food, Doritos opening its first restaurant and housing for rent inside shopping malls.
This week, Meta fired dozens of employees for using free meal vouchers to buy personal items. Genetic-testing and ancestry-tracing company 23andMe is facing an uncertain future after a data breach caused customers to lose trust.
Check out this week's top headlines for California business news on Patch:
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- Doctor Sues Restaurant Over Spicy Appetizer; Trial Date Set: Report
- Doritos To Open First-Ever Restaurant In LA
- Is Housing The Future Of CA Malls?
- True Value Declares Bankruptcy: Find Out Fate Of CA Stores
- 23andMe Faces An Uncertain Future. Here's How To Delete Your DNA Data
- Elon Musk Commits $70 Million To Boost Donald Trump
Quote Of The Week
"She incurred permanent injuries and will forever be damaged," a doctor's lawsuit against a restaurant who served her a dish so hot it burned her internally.
The Bottom Line
Find out what's happening in Banning-Beaumontfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- About two dozen Los Angeles employees of Meta were fired for using free company meal credits for personal items like laundry detergent, acne treatment pads and wine glasses.
- Elon Musk threatened to sue the California Coastal Commission after hearing officials cited his politics when denying an increase of SpaceX launches.
- AI-focused tech company ABBYY will follow on the heels of other California businesses and switch its headquarters from Silicon Valley to Texas.
Freebie of the Week
Yogurtland is celebrating Fan Appreciation Day on Oct. 28 by offering guests a buy one, get one free frozen yogurt deal. Guests will also earn double the points on purchases on Monday.
More Restaurant News
Longtime Family Business To Close In Banning
According to state documents, Green Thumb Produce at 2648 Ramsey Street filed a WARN notice and will permanently shutter on Dec. 1.
Acclaimed Peninsula Indian Restaurant Returns Home
The Michelin-starred Rasa, once named the Bay Area's best Indian restaurant, will celebrate its grand return in Burlingame on Tuesday.
The popular Italian restaurant and function hall said it will close Saturday. It also announced it would close nearly two years ago.
Gourmet Italia Celebrates 25th Years, The Prestifilippo's Journey
The Temecula restaurant grew from seven tables to supporting multiple ventures of owners Alessandro "Alex" and Charity Prestifilippo.
More Business News
Costco Set To Open In NorCal Town
Here's what to know about the megastore opening at Riversound in Napa.
Napa Valley 2014 Vintage Wines On Exclusive Offer For Short Time
For a limited time, more than 85 wineries are offering special, 10-year-old library wines for purchase directly from their cellars.
California City-Owned Utility Offers Rebates For Electric Vehicle Buyers
The incentives are offered to residents and businesses to encourage them to switch to electric vehicles.
Imaginarium Show At Stoneridge Mall Ending Soon
The incredible touring show boasts over 5 million lights, a field of glowing roses, a hall of mirrors, dinosaurs, dragons, and more.
The company laid off 21,000 workers in 2022-23.
Why Lake Tahoe's Homewood Resort Will Remain Closed For The 2024-2025 Season
Homewood Mountain Resort says it's facing financial challenges caused by delays in approvals for infrastructure improvements.
Longtime Family Business Closes Doors In SoCal City
According to state documents, Green Thumb Produce at 2648 Ramsey Street filed a WARN notice and will permanently shutter on Dec. 1.
Sprouts Grocery Stores Adding Inside Coffee Shop: Grand Opening Planned Oct. 25-27
Klatch Coffee will soon open at these Inland Empire and Orange County Sprouts locations. Check out the specialty drink at the Grand Opening.
Walgreens Closing 1,200 Stores: See Impact On CA
Walgreens is closing about one in every seven stores in the U.S. Get the details here.
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