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Drone DoorDash Delivery | Taco Bell's Drink-Centric Cafe | New Girl Scout Cookie: CA Business News
Catch up with the latest CA consumer and business news, plus under-the-radar stories and the week's best sales and freebies.
CALIFORNIA — This week in California business news: Taco Bell is expanding a new concept that's taking aim at Starbucks, DoorDash deliveries via drone could be coming soon, and a budget airline is pulling out of four Golden State airports.
Additionally, the federal government is probing Snapchat's parent company about how its AI products are impacting kids.
But before getting to the biggest business stories in the Golden State, here are some of the best consumer deals of the week:
Find out what's happening in Across Californiafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Freebies, Deals And Steals
- National Cheeseburger Day is on Thursday and there's plenty of restaurants celebrating across California with sizzling hot deals and giveaways. Patch has rounded up some of the best deals here.
Check out this week's top headlines for California business news on Patch:
- Taco Bell Expands Beverage-Centric Cafe Concept: 2 New CA Stores Open This Week
- Bay Area Cities Compete For Billion-Dollar Nuclear Fusion Research Center
- Budget Airline Ends Service At 4 CA Airports
- DoorDash Drone Deliveries Could Be Coming Soon
- New Girl Scout Cookie Coming For 2026
- FTC Probes Snap Inc. About AI Chatbots' Impact On Kids
- Happy 175th Birthday California: See 8 Great Inventions By Golden State Residents
- Police Crack Down On Flavored Vapes, Tobacco Products In NorCal
- California Ride-Hailing Workers Win Right To Unionize But Opposition, Political Intrigue Continue
- East Bay Towns Top The List Of The 10 Richest Suburbs In California And Priciest Housing
- CA Target Stores To Host Midnight Release Of Taylor Swift’s ‘Life Of A Showgirl’
- Store Owner Denies Connection To Cargo Theft Ring That Sold Millions In Stolen Tools, Appliances
- SoCal Metros Among Worst For Inflation In The Nation: Study
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The owners of a Mediterranean restaurant in the East Bay described the closing as one of the hardest decisions they've ever made.
A three-day grand opening celebration will take place at the doughnut shop's new location.
San Diego Restaurant Week Is Underway
More than 100 restaurants from Oceanside to Chula Vista are participating in the foodie-favorite week.
Chocolate-Themed Eatery Ready To Indulge In Its Grand Opening
Chocolate Bash is celebrating the opening of a new location in San Leandro.
More Retail News
Locally Created Clothing Brand Opens New Half Moon Bay Store
A coastside native opened his clothing store after getting inspiration during the pandemic.
Target And Sprouts Slated For Beaumont's Oak Valley Village Shopping Center
Target in the Oak Valley Village Shopping Center is slated to open in 2027 bringing with it a major grocery store, shops and more.
'Final Groove': Long Beach Record Store To Close After 7 Years
"This isn’t goodbye — just the moment where I flip the record and see what’s waiting on the other side," the store's owner said.
Pinstripes In Downtown Walnut Creek Closes Permanently
San Ramon site still open but the parent company may close its remaining locations amid Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
New Drybar Opens In Corona To Multi-Franchisee Owner
Here's what to know about the latest Drybar to open in the Inland Empire.
More Business News
The City of Palm Springs lost nearly $70,000 from its universal basic income pilot program due to "inadequate oversight," documents show.
85 CA Billionaires Among America's Richest People: See New List
Larry Ellison tops CA's billionaire list with $276B as Forbes 400 hits record $6.6T in combined wealth, driven by stock surges and AI mania.
New Business Program Promotes Napa Local Pride And Heritage Tourism
Est.20+ founders invite the public to Tuesday's Napa City Hall ceremony wearing merchandise representing a favorite legacy business.
Southwest Airlines Is Coming to Wine Country In April 2026
Southwest Airlines will begin service in 2026 at the Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport but bookings open Thursday.
Sonoma County's agricultural economic output shrank by nearly 10 percent in 2024 according to crop report released Tuesday.
Despite Major Change In COVID Vaccine Policy, Chaos Lingers In CA: What To Know
The Golden State is sidestepping recommendations from federal health officials on who should get vaccinated against COVID-19.
75K Acres Of Public Areas In CA Are Blocked By Private Land: Report
There are tens of thousands of public acres in California, where it is legal to camp, hike and explore, if only they were accessible.
Abandoned For Decades, SoCal Mall Must Be Demolished Or Redeveloped By 2026: Court
City officials say residents have long complained that the shuttered mall has become a nuisance to the community.
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