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$2M Home Sparks Outrage + New Amazon Pharmacy: CA Business News
Business news in CA includes billionaires donating their fortunes, Rubio's closures, Trader Joes' statewide expansion and an Amazon pharmacy
CALIFORNIA — From Amazon's first California pharmacy to popular chains expanding throughout the state and counterfeit money, a lot is going on in California business news this week.
Billionaire OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, who is behind ChatGPT, has joined the Giving Pledge to donate over half his fortune.
Amazon's new California pharmacy will provide common medications and same-day delivery, a 1,134 square-foot home with stained carpet that just went up for sale sparked outrage on social media, and four men were caught passing fake $100 bills at California stores.
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Check out the highlights of this week in California business news on Patch:
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Online retail giant Amazon recently opened its first California pharmacy in Riverside County.
Small, Dated Home Priced At $2M In NorCal Causes Social Media Uproar
A small, unassuming Northern California home has become a source of shock and confusion for social media users after it was priced at just under $2 million.
Rubio's Coastal Grill announced the locations closed at the end of the day on Friday, May 31.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Pledges To Donate Most Of His Wealth To Charity
According to Forbes, Altman has amassed $1 billion. He and his husband have signed The Giving Pledge.
Construction Begins On 17-Acre 'Surf Resort' In Palm Desert
The four-story hotel will offer a coastal vibe in the desert with "beaches," manmade waves, surf lagoon, surf center and boardwalk.
More restaurant news:
- Restaurant Has Best Cookies In Bay Area: East Bay Times
- Popular Chicken Spot Plans Expansion In 10 CA Cities
- Long Beach Finds The 'Holey Grail': New Donut Store Opens
- 8 New Trader Joe's To Open Across SoCal: Here's Where
More business news:
- Most CA 99 Cents Only Stores To Reopen As Dollar Trees
- Chobani Yogurt Billionaire Buys San Francisco's Anchor Brewing Co.
- Disaster Loans Outreach Center Open For Palos Verdes Businesses
- Eligible First-Time Homebuyers In Pass Area Can Get Down-Payment Help
- Counterfeit Money Passed At CA Stores
- Pro-Palestinian Protesters Block Chevron Headquarters: Reports
- South OC Treatment Center Announces New Name, Expanded Mission
- Dana Point Launches New Travel App: What To Know
- Sesame Place Now Open Daily For Summer Season
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