Sign Mocks CA Shoplifting Problem + Best BBQ + CA Caves On Junk Fees

CALIFORNIA — From a fake street sign mocking state retail theft laws to a $15 million illegal cannabis grow operation bust, a lot is going on in California business news this week.

This week, one California city was lauded as one of the five best places in the country to get BBQ, a wage increase took effect, and new worker protections are being mulled. A ransomware attack shut down a Northern California credit union and left half a million customers locked out of their accounts for the foreseeable future.

Check out the highlights of this week in California business news on Patch:

Fake Street Sign Mocking CA Retail Theft Spotted Outside Louis Vuitton

Mysterious signs in San Francisco’s Union Square neighborhood stating “Notice: Stolen goods must remain under $950” recently drew the attention of millions on social media and left many perplexed.

This CA City Ranked Among America's Top 5 Best For Barbecue

It’s barbecue season and this California city is one of the best places in the country to enjoy this tasty time of year, according to a recent ranking.

$15.39M Worth Of Cannabis Seized At Illegal Grow Operation: State

Authorities faced danger as they raided an illegal cannabis grow operation in Los Angeles recently, according to state officials.

Credit Union Ransomware Attack Locks Customers Out Of Accounts
Half a million customers lack access to vital banking services like electronic payments or balance inquiries, with no end in sight.

CA Backs Off Restaurant Junk Fee Ban At Last Minute: 5 New CA Laws That Will Hit Your Pocketbook

From the junk fee ban to the Right to Repair Act, new laws in effect Monday can change how much we pay for everything from burgers to homes.

More restaurant news:

• Fast Food Fair Work Ordinance Introduced By LA City Councilman
  
• Loans Available For Businesses Impacted By Topanga Canyon Closure
• Mountain Mike's Touts Summer Pizzas: Cheeseburger, Apple Pie Flavors
• Berkeley Joint Makes List For Best BBQ

More business news:

• $7M Scratcher Sold In LACO Amid Improbable String Of Big SoCal Wins
• $6M In Scratchers Sold In San Diego Amid Improbable String Of Big Wins
  
• Harveston Paddle Boats Have New Operator, New Boats, New Lease On Lake
  
• Petaluma Transit Begins Free Rides For All
• Fremont Minimum Wage Increase Takes Effect
• County Fair Costs Just A Dollar On Wednesday