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Restaurant Serves Toddler Wine + CA Pay Raises Fall To 4-Year-Low
The week in CA business news includes the "Poltergeist" home on the market, cheap eats, and a company using social media to catch thieves.

CALIFORNIA β There is a lot going on in California business news this week, including a toddler sent to the emergency room after she was given wine at a restaurant, the home from "Poltergeist" going on the market and pay raises in Southern California at a 4-year low.
This week, the Department of Justice opted not to block the proposed merger of Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines. A new list LoveFood.com deemed a San Francisco restaurant the best Mexican food in California.
Check out this week's top headlines for California business news on Patch:
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- Toddler Served Wine Instead Of Juice At CA Restaurant Ends Up In ER
- It's Baaaaack: 'Poltergeist' House Listed For First Time In 45 Years
- Pay Raises At 4-Year Low In SoCal: Report
- CA's Best Mexican Food Is At This Restaurant, New List Says
Quote Of The Week
"She was swaying, she was falling over, she was leaning on walls, she couldn't hold her head up, she was slurring her words," mom of toddler served alcohol at restaurant.
The Bottom Line
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- Chicken company Perdue, recalled 167,171 pounds of chicken tenders and nuggets after customers found metal wire in their products.
- A Northern California business was able to recover $12,000 in stolen items using the power of social media after an employee saw the items for sale online.
- Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines are close to closing a $1.9 billion deal to merge the companies and create the largest consolidation of any U.S. carrier.
Freebie of the Week
Diners that sign up for a free My Chili's Rewards account enjoy a free chips and salsa appetizer or a free non-alcoholic drink.
The City of Napa interviews the owner of Heritage Eats and Mothers Tacos.
33 San Diego County Restaurants, Caterers Win Resilience Fund Grants
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Jackpot-Winning Powerball Ticket Sold In SoCal
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