CALIFORNIA — This week in California business news, beloved eateries burnt to the ground in wildfires; child labor violations uncovered at a California restaurant; and retail chain closures.
Price increases for one ingredient have California restaurant owners questioning how to absorb the high costs.
Check out this week’s top headlines for California business news on Patch:
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U-Haul is providing California wildfire assistance for residents impacted by wildfires by offering 30 days of free storage at 92 centers in the following areas:
McDonald’s Offers $1.08 Cheeseburger Deal In SoCal
McDonald’s of Southern California is offering the one-day-only deal to recognize the one in eight Americans who have worked for the chain.
Skyloft, Bodega Restaurants In Laguna Beach Abruptly Close
Two Laguna Beach restaurants closed Thursday, Jan. 2 for unknown reasons, The Orange County Register reported.
Where To Grab A Breakfast Sandwich In Berkeley
Would you like smoked meats on your egg sandwich?
Inchin’s Bamboo Garden Opens In Dublin
Dublin’s newest pan-Asian eatery offers lunch and dinner menus packed with Chinese, Indonesian, Thai and Korean options.
Popular Brewery, Restaurant Expands To Danville
The team behind the popular Canyon Club Brewery in Moraga is opening a second restaurant and beer garden in Danville.
Meadowlark Dairy Set To Expand To Livermore
Tri-Valley neighbors will have a second place to enjoy Meadowlark’s famous soft-serve later this year at a new shop in Livermore.
New San Ramon Eatery Sets Tentative Opening Date
A popular Mediterranean restaurant that opened on the Embarcadero last year is set to expand to San Ramon in the coming weeks.
Opening Soon: Sweet Maple Bringing Millionaire’s Bacon To Walnut Creek
The Walnut Creek location has been in the works since 2022. Here’s the latest on when it is supposed to open.
CA Introduces Insurance Protections For Palisades, Eaton Fire Victims
The state insurance commissioner took several actions to help protect consumers impacted by the Palisades and Eaton fires.
10 Kohl’s Stores Closing In California
Kohl’s plans to close 27 underperforming stores by April, including 10 stores in the Golden State.
Best And Worst Places For Job Hunting In CA: Report
With the new year bringing the chance for new beginnings, WalletHub recently released its report on the Best Cities for Jobs in 2025.
Rady Children’s, Children’s Hospital Of Orange County Finalize Merger
The new combined health care system is Rady Children’s Health.
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