Racially Segregated Seating At Chic Cafe? | CA's Hidden Housing Gems | Mega Dim Sum Opening: CA Business News

CALIFORNIA — This week in California business news: One chic eatery is facing allegations of segregating its dining room by ethnicity, a newly opened outpost of a dim sum chain is the nation's largest, and a convicted Malibu fraudster CEO has fled the country.

Additionally, more reasonably priced housing can be found in five "hidden gem" California cities.

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

• Customers at select Applebee's locations in California can get two free kids' meals with the purchase of an adult entree on Halloween. The promotion is in effect at locations owned by the Flynn Group, including locations around the state. More info here.
• While AAA is well known for its towing services, membership to the auto club comes with many under-the-radar perks — including generous discounts on entertainment. Members looking to enjoy the last weeks of summer can score discounted movie and theme park tickets. Head over to the AAA website to browse a long menu of deals.

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

• Allegations Of Racially Segregated Seating Roil Chic LA Cafe
• These CA Housing Markets Hit Record Highs, Bucking Trend
• 3 CA Cities Among Top 10 Foodie Destinations In U.S.
• These 5 CA Cities Ranked Among America's Housing Hidden Gems
• Lime Brings Pedal-Free LimeGlider Bike Alternative To Los Angeles
• Massive Gold-Mining Operations Proposed In SoCal Under Trump's New Rules
• Malibu Fraudster CEO Sentenced To 15 Years In Prison After Fleeing The Country: DOJ
• New Dim Sum Restaurant In NorCal Is Country's Largest
• San Francisco Is Getting A Pro Women's Baseball Team
• Ex-CHP Captain Who Showed Flight Attendants Porn, Exposed Self Pleads Guilty: DOJ
• Jack In The Box Sells Del Taco Chain For $115 Million — A Massive Loss

More Retail & Restaurant News

Berkeley Metal Shop Open Since 1909 Announces It Will Be Closing

The Walter Mork Company began in 1909, a few years after the San Francisco earthquake.

Tierra Mia Coffee Opens New Location In Pasadena

The chain is well-loved for its horchata latte and tres leche muffin.

IKEA Abandons Plans For New Bay Area Store

The world's most popular retailer told officials it intends to sell its 28-acre property as it shifts to new projects.

These Beloved Retailers Permanently Closed In CA In 2025

Holiday shopping is almost here, but several retailers and chains have closed over the past year in California.

6 CA Hotels Awarded Highest Michelin Rating

Inspectors awarded 7,000 global hotels a Michelin key rating, including nearly 60 in California with only six receiving the highest honor.

More Tech News

Meta To Cut 600 AI Jobs In Superintelligence

The cuts bypass Meta’s newest A.I. hires, who are in some cases being paid up to hundreds of millions of dollars.

Bay Area Student Creates 'Anti-AI' Social Media App

Dublin High School graduate Rohan Nihalani created Rhome, an app where friends and family share long-form media recommendations.

NorCal City Advances Tech Billionaires' Utopian 'California Forever' Development Plan

The latest iteration of the controversial "California Forever" development has advanced in the planning stages.

More Business News

Frontier Airlines Halting Operations At Palm Springs International Airport

Market demand prompted the decision, according to an official.

Concept Cars Burned After General Motors Design Facility Catches Fire

The four-alarm fire broke out at around 5:45 p.m.

Contentious Napa Housing Fee May Become Model

A new set of fees intended to create more affordable housing approved by Napa Valley supervisors could be come a model for others.

Beloved SoCal Radio DJs To Go Silent In Mass Layoffs

A beloved Southern California radio station KCRW-FM (89.9) has laid of 10 percent of its staff, including several well-known DJs.

Marin County Says It Mistakenly Overpaid A Group Of Workers For Nearly 3 Years

Rollie Katz, director of the Marin Association of Public Employees, has seen it all in the last 47 years. Or, at least he thought he had.

Riverside County Moves To Tighten Restrictions On Certain Pain-Relieving Products

The main emphasis is on so-called "7-OH" products, which contain alkaloids produced using biosynthetic methods.

Retired Stockbroker Teaching Oakland Students Financial Literacy

A retired stockbroker is giving some elementary school students in Oakland a foundation in finance to break the cycle of poverty.

Long Beach Baseball Club Reveals Three Finalists For Team Naming Contest

The months-long contest, which began in September, has narrowed down the three names from more than 1,300 community submissions.

Love Songs On The KOST Goes Dark In Southern California

After 38 years on the radio, host Karen Sharp aired her last show.

Up To $1,175 In Free Scholarship Money Awaits Each California Baby

State and federal programs offer free money to youngsters and incentivize parents to grow college dollars through nice tax breaks.

73 CA Zip Codes Among Priciest In Nation: Report

A total of 15 states contributed to the country's top 100 ZIP codes, with California accounting for 61% of the entries.

Hundreds Of Flights Grounded As Airline IT Outage Snarls Travel At CA Airports

Hundreds of flights have been canceled as airports and travelers Friday grapple with the fallout from an outage that began Thursday.

CalFresh Benefits To Halt In CA Amid Government Shutdown

Millions of Californians will not receive benefits if the shutdown isn't lifted this week. Here's what to know.

Home And Auto Insurance Rates Skyrocket In CA: What's The Response?

The financial burden of home and auto insurance premiums has ignited public outcry.