Once-Great Mall Falters | Patron Placed In Chokehold | Bare-Bone Teslas | Disneyland Prices: CA Business News

CALIFORNIA — This week in California business news: A massive shopping center that was once a bustling hub of activity is now 93% vacant, Disneyland is hiking ticket prices across the board, and lawmakers are calling on Gov. Gavin Newsom to seal the deal on a plan to crack down on copper-wire theft.

Additionally, Tesla has launched two cheaper, bare-bones cars as it suffers from a sales slump.

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

Freebies, Deals And Steals

• SoCal grocery shoppers, this one is for you: Gelson's is offering $20 off orders of $125 or more through Oct. 31. The discount is eligible on online orders — either pickup or delivery. Use code FALL20.

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

• Tesla Launches 2 Cheaper, No-Frills Cars Amid Sales Slump
• Trump Cuts $8B In Clean Energy Projects In CA And Other States That Backed Harris
• This Once-Great CA Mall Is Now 93% Vacant: Report
• Over 350 Tech Jobs Cut In Bay Area
• Lawmakers Call On Newsom To Approve Crackdown On Copper Wire Theft
• ICE Airs Ads Stirring Up Local Frustration To Recruit Police For Mass Deportation Efforts
• Disneyland Hikes Theme Park Ticket Prices Across The Board
• Parents Of 2 College Students Killed In Tesla Allege Design Flaw Trapped Them In Burning Car

More Restaurant News

Yemeni Coffee Shop Opens First West Coast Location In Fremont

Each sip of this coffee sends customers on a "sensory expedition," the company said.

Fremont Police And Taco Shop Collab For Breast Cancer Awareness Month Fundraiser

Fremont police will partner with Taqueria Extra, which will donate 20% of sales to a breast cancer foundation, authorities said.

Skip The Line At These 6 Palm Springs Bars

A "Skip the Line" pass can be purchased online. The proceeds benefit Greater Palm Springs Pride.

Einstein Bros. Bagels Expands In LA County

Einstein Bros. Bagels has opened a new location in Monterey Park.

Michelin-Rated Bay Area Resort To Abruptly Close: Report

The sudden closure raises questions weeks after the operating permit was renewed, leaving the future of the upscale property uncertain.

More Retail News

Airtel Plaza Hotel In Van Nuys To Close After 40 Years

The hotel has been in operation for four decades.

Major Pharmacy Closes All CA Locations Amid Bankruptcy

The company has information available for those who need to obtain immunization and prescription records.

4 Amazon Fresh Stores To Close In SoCal

The news comes along with the company's announcement to launch a lower-priced private equity label.

Psilocybin Mushrooms, Illegal THC Products Found In Bay Area Smoke Shops: Police

Dublin police say they seized over $135,000 worth of contraband from two smoke shops and fined them a total of $200,000.

AI-Powered Family Gaming Center Opens In Pleasanton

Pleasanton resident Nishit Rathod opened Vunsh, an interactive gaming center that offers immersive, live-action video games.

More Business News

US Postal Service Announces Job Openings In SoCal

The USPS is looking to fill about 120 temporary holiday positions. Pay is $20.59 per hour.

Man Grabbed Around The Neck, Forced Out Of Business In Bay Area Battery: Police

Police said they responded to the local business after the battery was reported.

Bob Ross Paintings To Be Auctioned To Raise Money For Public TV Stations After Funding Cuts

The 30 paintings to be auctioned span his career. Most were created on-air during single episodes of Ross's show, "The Joy of Painting."

6 New CA Laws That Will Affect Your Wallet

From legislation that protects renters to a law that will target "junk fees" on food delivery apps, here are six new laws signed by Newsom.

Woman Dies Riding Famed Disneyland Ride

A Disneyland guest suffered a medical emergency while riding a longstanding ride at the iconic SoCal theme park.

Detectives Raid Closed Pet Cremation Business In SoCal

The search warrant was served as part of a criminal investigation, authorities said.

Long Beach Liquor Store Caught Selling Alcohol To Minors

A Long Beach liquor store was recently caught selling alcohol to minors, police said.

Tobacco Stores Caught Selling To Minors In Bay Area

Police sent in minor decoys to attempt to purchase tobacco products from local retailers.

'Zero' Air Traffic Controllers Working At Burbank Airport Monday Night: Newsom

One of the Southland's busiest airports is without any air traffic controllers Monday evening, according to authorities.