Ticketmaster Conspiracy | How To Score Olympics Tickets | Labubu Mayehm | Casino Ghost Town: CA Business News

CALIFORNIA — This week in California business news: The Trump administration is taking aim at what it claims is Ticketmaster's collaboration with scalpers, one California county has become the nation's first to ban junk food at supermarket checkout lanes, and officials have revealed how sports fans can nab tickets for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.

Additionally, entertainment giants have teamed up to fight a Chinese AI company that bills itself as a "Hollywood studio in your pocket."

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

• In need of a car seat upgrade? Target is running a promotion where parents can trade in an old child seat and receive 20% off a new one — or swap it for a discount on strollers or other baby gear. More details here.
• AMC Theatres is making trips to the movies a lot cheaper. The chain's ongoing deal lets visitors enjoy half-off tickets on Tuesday and Wednesdays — plus 50% off a small popcorn and drink combo to go along with it. More info here.

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

• How To Buy Tickets For The 2028 Olympics In LA
• CA County Is 1st In Nation To Ban Junk Food From Supermarket Checkouts
• Police Chase Stolen Car Packed With Labubu Dolls
• Ticketmaster Deceived Artists, Fans About Collaboration With Scalpers: DOJ
• Major Studios Team Up To Sue Chinese AI Company
• Lowe's Settles False Advertising Claims With $1M Settlement
• In Last-Minute Scramble, CA Lawmakers Fail To Deliver Promised Environmental Reform
• California High-Speed Rail Projects — IE To Vegas, LA To SF — Chug Along
• Once A Budget Casino Escape For SoCal, Primm Now Resembles A Ghost Town
• 6 Things To Know About ABC's Decision To Suspend Jimmy Kimmel's Show
• Coachella 2026 Tickets On Sale: See Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, Karol G. And More
• Electric Bills To Spike In Southern California: Utility Rate Hike Approved
• SoCal Theme Park Abruptly Closes

More Restaurant News

New Yard House Coming To San Diego County

The popular restaurant chain is known for its diverse food menu and extensive beer selection.

Netflix, Food Network Star Opens New Patisserie In San Diego's North County

"Bringing Chef Christophe's patisserie to North City is a huge win not just for food lovers, but for our whole community."

New East Bay Sandwich Shop Celebrates Its Grand Opening

A new sourdough bread-themed eatery in the East Bay is holding a ribbon-cutting ceremony, and the community is welcome to attend.

Local Restaurants Celebrate Hispanic Heritage In The Bay Area

For Hispanic Heritage Month, here are some highlights of the community’s top-notch Latin-owned eateries.

More Retail News

North Face, Miniso Open At Peninsula Outlets

One of the largest retail destinations in the Bay Area has added two new additions to their lineup of brands.

Vons Sets Opening Date For New Santa Monica Supermarket

The supermarket will open in a new development that includes a Starbucks and Equinox gym.

Lucky Grocery To Close Shop In San Francisco's Bayview District 3 Years After Opening

Anthony Davenport has worked in the Bayview Hunters Point area for the last 34 years; he's seen several businesses come and go.

Trader Joe's To Open Doors In Costa Mesa

An Orange County city is getting a brand-new Trader Joe's grocery store, according to reports.

Equinox Set To Open New Westside Gym

Equinox plans to open a second high-end fitness club on the Westside of Los Angeles County.

Pop Mart's New San Francisco Shop Brings Labubus To Union Square

With Pop Mart opening a San Francisco Union Square location, people who collect Labubus will have one more place to get the plush dolls.

CVS Reopens Palisades Store, Completes Post-Fire Repairs

CVS has reopened on Swarthmore Avenue after completing months of repairs.

More Business News

Facebook's $725M Payout To Users Begins: Are You Getting Money?

Facebook users have begun to receive their share of a $725 million settlement.

LAX's New Identity Gets Previewed

"LAX is often the first impression travelers have of our region."

As RFK Pushes MAHA, Federal Cuts Shut Down California Health And Nutrition Programs

Whether federal cuts are legal is still undecided. But local health departments have closed clinics and stopped programs anyway.

Police Arrest Two Men In A Gift Card "Draining" Scheme Operating Across California

Santa Rosa police arrested two Southern California men linked to an international criminal network operating a gift card fraud scheme.

Playboy Suffers From Shrinking Number Of Female Leadership, Lawsuit Claims

A 54-year-old former Playboy executive is suing the media organization.

OpenAI Says It Is Rolling Out New Safety Measures For ChatGPT Users Under 18

The underage edition includes protection policies such as blocking sexual content and, in rare cases of acute distress, law enforcement.

CA Could Phase Out Forever Chemicals In Pans; Celebrity Chefs Are Pushing Back

California’s PFAS cookware ban heads to Gov. Newsom, as chefs including Rachael Ray and David Chang defend nonstick pans.

CSUSB Palm Desert Campus Receives $100K Grant To Expand Nursing Program

The Houston Family Foundation awarded the funding to the campus' Nursing Street Medicine Program.

Waymo To Begin Picking Up Passengers At SFO

The nation's only robocab service is now joining Uber and taxis for airport pickups.

Ban On Vermin Traps Under Consideration In San Francisco

"The suffering caused by these devices cannot be overstated," one advocate said.

Construction On 'Premier Pickleball Destination' To Begin In Palm Springs

Twenty-two new courts and one tournament court are coming to the Demuth Park Pickleball Courts in Palm Springs.

Kaiser Nurses Protest Lay-Offs And Care Suspensions Today During CEO Talk At Santa Rosa Flamingo Resort

Nurses from Kaiser Permanente facilities protested today in Santa Rosa cuts in service and staff they argue impact patient care.

C&H Sugar Co. Reaches A Settlement Agreement Over 2022 Odor Violations

The violations occurred between Sept. 8 and Oct. 14, 2022 and involved "excessive sewage odors" at the company's wastewater treatment plant.

Feds Arrest SoCal Men Accused Of Exporting $600M In Stolen Gift Cards, Electronics

The pair's company has exported more than $611 million in electronics, nearly all of which are crime proceeds, prosectors claim.

LAUSD Adds Financial Literacy, Economic Justice To Curriculum

The school board president said the curriculum will help empower today's students to address poverty when they become tomorrow's leaders.