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Porn Ads On CA Government Site | Chipotle Giveaway | USA's Biggest Beer Co. Closes CA Plant: 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.
This week in California business news: The CEO of a true-crime TV company is wanted for posing as an heiress in a $30 million scheme, home insurance premiums are up 150% in one California county and a Golden State pizza chain has filed for bankruptcy.
Additionally, get ready to make your own Mickey Mouse AI cartoons thanks to Disney's $1 billion bet on artificial intelligence.
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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- Monday is the final day to take advantage of Costco's 12 Days of Travel Deals, featuring vacation packages with discounts and bonuses. Among the offers are cruise packages that come with a $500 Costco gift card and hotel stays with waived resort fees. See more at Costcotravel.com
- Chipotle's month of giveaways continues this Saturday with "Extra Sweater Day," where customers wearing festive or over-the-top sweaters can receive any entree for free with the purchase of one. The chain is also giving Rewards Members extra treats throughout the month — like free chips, guacamole, double protein and drinks — so make sure to check the app.
Freebies, Deals And Steals
Check out this week's top headlines for California business news on Patch:
- CEO Of True Crime TV Company Added To FBI's Most Wanted List In $30M Scheme
- MacKenzie Scott Tops Her Own Record With University's Largest-Ever Gift
- Bay Area Company Founder Advocates For Girls In Tech On Capitol Hill
- Home Insurance Premiums Are Up 150% In This CA County: Check Yours
- CA Pizza Chain Files For Bankruptcy
- Unlicensed Contractors Busted For 'Preying' On Wildfire Survivors: DA
- Porn Ads Slipped Into CA Government Website: Report
- Disney Takes $1B Leap Into Artificial Intelligence
- Russia-Backed Hacker Ruined 2,000 Pounds Of Meat In CA Cyberattack: DOJ
- Nation's Biggest Beer Company Shuttering Last NorCal Plant
- 2 Beloved Rides To Be Demolished At SoCal Theme Park
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Murrieta's newest coffee shop is locally owned and founded by two Murrieta sisters who are pouring their hearts into coffee cups.
A storied San Ramon steakhouse said it will close Christmas Eve after not being able to secure or renew a lease.
The '20s-inspired restaurant is known for its inspiring ambiance and changing menu of traditional fare since its opening in 1977.
New Cafe Opens In Laguna Beach; Baristas Sought
A new coffee shop just opened in Laguna Beach, after authorities announced the opening of Play Coffee this week.
Electric Brewing Co. In Murrieta Hits Real Estate Market
Electric Brewing opened in Murrieta on May 17, 2014, with founder Justen Foust behind the controls.
More Retail News
Smart & Final Opening New Store In San Diego
"Our goal is simple — to give customers more ways to save without sacrificing quality," District Manager Anthony Hofer said.
New Cowboy Business Slated For Old Town Temecula: What To Know, And When It Will Open
The signs are in the window and the plans are in the works. Meet Tecovas, with 50 stores nationwide and growing in Old Town Temecula.
Controversial Gas Station Coming To Northern CA Town Ignites Heated Debate: Report
Local residents are criticizing the plans to add a new Costco mega gas station.
New Grocery Store Chain To Celebrate Opening In Orange County
A brief ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place just before doors open at 9 a.m.
More Business News
CA Man Was Served 33 Drinks, Pepper Sprayed And Held Down On Cruise Ship Before He Died: Report
A lawsuit details that the Riverside man had purchased Royal Caribbean’s "Deluxe Beverage Package."
Offshore Drilling Could Return To CA Under Trump Plan Despite Fierce Opposition
For the first time since the 1980s, SoCal waters could be opened to new oil drilling, reviving fears rooted in the region’s spill history.
Beloved SoCal DJ Signing Off After 31 Years: 'Bittersweet'
On mornings and afternoons for more than three decades, listeners have heard “Vic Slick” during their commutes, at work and at home.
CA's Drinking Water Supply, Roads, And Power Grid Earn Failing Grades
The Golden State received a C- grade, with some of the worst marks for waterways, energy, bridges and roads.
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