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CALIFORNIA — This week in California business news, how artificial intelligence is helping retailers stop shoplifting; more than 300,000 cars recalled because of sudden stops; a luxury grocery chain is expanding in the Golden State, and tax season starts soon.

Additionally, a historic piece of California business history, a mansion built by the Sun-Maid raisin founder, is selling for less than $4 million.

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

• Historical Sun-Maid Raisin Mansion For Sale In CA
• Over 270K Fords Recalled Because Batteries Could Suddenly Die
• 63,000 Jeeps Recalled Because They Could Suddenly Lose Power
• CA Store Using AI To Catch Shoplifters: Report
• Tax Season Starts Soon: What To Know When Filing 2024 Income Tax In CA

Quote Of The Week

"People are actually surprised with the tech we use because they don't expect us to accurately detect something like this." - Sukhdeep Kaur of Winters Market

The Bottom Line

• TikTok has not returned to app stores following its short-lived ban, inspiring people who still have the app installed to sell their phones on eBay for up to $50,000.
• The California attorney general's office is investigating OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, for its plan to convert to a for-profit corporation.

Freebie of the Week

Those who sign up for Club Applebee's, the restaurant's reward program, can enjoy a free appetizer with the purchase of an entrée and a free birthday gift.

More Restaurant News

46 CA Restaurants, Chefs Named 2025 James Beard Semifinalists
This year marks the 35th anniversary of the prestigious culinary awards, sometimes known as the "Oscars of food."

These 2 NorCal Restaurants Among 10 Best New Hot Spots In US: Ranking
USA Today asked a panel of experts to nominate 20 restaurants that opened in the past 18 months, and readers voted to choose the top 10.

This SoCal Restaurant Among 10 Best New Hot Spots In US: Ranking
USA Today asked a panel of experts to nominate 20 restaurants that opened in the past 18 months and readers voted to choose the top 10.

Little Goat Kitchen + Bakeshop To Open Soon In Temecula
This is a new concept for owners Brad and Alicia Trevithick, owners of Goat & Vine and Two Travelers Wine Bar, both in Old Town Temecula.

Dine LA Restaurant Week Returns With Special Menus, Wildfire Benefit
Hundreds of local restaurants across LA County are offering special lunch and dinner menus at a range of prices.

More Business News

Luxury Supermarket Chain Opening 3 New Stores In LA County: Report

Erewhon is expanding its LA presence in 2025, opening locations in Manhattan Beach, West Hollywood and Glendale.

Long Beach Bowl To Open By End Of The Year
The city's first-ever amphitheater will open along the Downtown Long Beach waterfront near the Queen Mary.

Palm Springs International Airport Approved For Extensive Remodel
The plan calls for a hybrid Rental Car Center, parking structure with two sub-surface levels north of the terminal, and new baggage claim.

'Nuisance' Theater Shell Slated For Removal Starting Friday
It was supposed to be a 14-theater cineplex, bowling alley, and more in Menifee. Now, it's a blight on the city, many say.

Williams Sonoma Store Closing At Promenade Temecula Mall: What To Know
The cookware, appliances, and home furnishings store has given its final sale date as residents scramble for last-minute deals.

$168K+ In Merch Stolen From RSM Business: 5 Arrested
Five people were arrested on suspicion of stealing more than $168,000 in merchandise from a Rancho Santa Margarita business.

Nominees For Temecula Valley Chamber Of Commerce 59th Award Gala Named
Attendees were invited to a night of elegant celebration, honoring outstanding community members with numerous awards.