Musk Crawls Back To CA | Restaurant Killings | Beloved Bakery Closing | CA Economy Slips: CA Business News

CALIFORNIA — This week in California business news: In an about-face, Elon Musk has begun embracing the Bay Area with new expansions, rent is decreasing in most California metro areas, and the state is no longer the world's fourth-largest economy.

Additionally, police say they've connected the pieces of a complicated and lucrative LEGO racket after finding a shotgun and tens of thousands of LEGO pieces inside a NorCal man's home.

But before getting to the biggest business stories in the Golden State, here are some of the best consumer deals of the week:

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Check out this week's top headlines for California business news on Patch:

• CA Is No Longer The World's 4th Largest Economy
• Jack In The Box Sells Del Taco Chain For $115 Million — A Massive Loss
• Rent Is Down Year-Over-Year In Most CA Metros
• Murder-Suicide Reported In OC Korean BBQ Restaurant
• CA Ski Resorts: What To Know About Opening Days For The 2025-26 Season
• CA Restaurants Must List Allergens On Menus Under New Law
• This NorCal Restaurant Is Among Guy Fieri's Favorites
• Despite Strides, CA's Latinas Face Economic Disparity: Study
• Police Connect Pieces To LEGO Scam, Find Shotgun And Disembodied Figurines
• Trump Threatens To Relocate Olympics From LA
• CA Becomes First In Nation To Crackdown On AI Chatbots
• California Home Sales Rebound After 5-Month Slump
• Toys "R" Us Stores Are Coming Back. Here's Where They May Soon Be Found In CA
• Musk Expanding In Bay Area Again, Despite Complaints About San Francisco

More Restaurant & Retail News

Bay Area Bakery Set To Close After Two Decades

"This was not an easy decision, and it comes only after thoughtful consideration of all available options," the bakery said on its website.

Northern CA Restaurants Will Commemorate Diwali With Special Celebrations

Three Bay Area restaurants are hosting Diwali events with authentic menus.

'Blank Slate' Program Opens At Palm Springs International Airport, Coachella Valley Concessions Wanted

Retail, food and beverage concessions can write their name in this new program. Which local spots should apply for a space at the airport?

Nightcap Dessert Bar Adds A Nostalgic Twist To Petaluma's Downtown: The After Hours

A dessert nightcap bar at Barber Lee Spirits adds a twist to Petaluma's alluring nostalgia.

85° Bakery Opens In Palm Desert

The beloved Taiwanese bakery is now serving customers for a soft opening phase.

Sonoma County Farmers In Danger Of Losing Their Farm Partner With Oakland Chef

"We've been farming in Sonoma County since 1980," Lee James, CEO of Tierra Vegetables, Inc., told CBS News Bay Area.

'Pumpkin Concierge' Delivers Festive Fall Cheer to Bay Area Homes

Two local mothers created a pumpkin concierge service to bring effortless autumn enchantment to your doorstep.

Contentious Plan To Combine Farm With Luxe Lavender Venue Is Approved

The vote on a lavender farm-meets-luxe event barn turns into a showdown over the future of Sonoma County agriculture.

More Business News

Musk, Bay Area CEO Call For National Guard In San Francisco: Report

Elon Musk said on X that bringing the National Guard to San Francisco was the "only solution" to address public safety issues.

Newsom Vetos Bill That Could've Banned Nonstick Cookware

A bill heavily opposed by celebrity chefs did not survive the governor's desk.

New Innovation Center To Bring Dozens Of High-Tech Jobs To Fremont: Officials

The project is expected to be completed sometime in 2026, city officials said.

Multimedia Studio Turns SF Cathedral Into 'Immersive Odyssey'

The cathedral's dean said the project invites the community to see a beloved landmark in a "completely new light."

Newsom Kills Glitter, Microbead Ban Bill

A locally authored bill would have banned the sale of certain exfoliants in personal care products and glitter.