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Beloved Eateries Destroyed | Child Labor Violations | CA Business News
Wildfires raze through restaurants and a restaurant chain closed for child labor violations: California Business News this week.
CALIFORNIA — This week in California business news, beloved eateries burnt to the ground in wildfires; child labor violations uncovered at a California restaurant; and retail chain closures.
Price increases for one ingredient have California restaurant owners questioning how to absorb the high costs.
Check out this week's top headlines for California business news on Patch:
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- SoCal Restaurants Lost In Eaton, Palisades Wildfires: A Running List
- These 5 CA Companies Are The Most Trusted In The U.S.
- 'It's Killing Me': This Ingredient Is Hurting CA Restaurant's Wallets
- NorCal Restaurant Chain Shuttered After Child Labor Violations
- 9 Macy's Stores To Close In California
- 10 Kohl's Stores Closing In California
Quote Of The Week
“We are so grateful for the 36 years we’ve been a part of the community. Grateful to all of our customers. We are heartbroken and unsure what will be left.” - Malibu restaurant owner
The Bottom Line
Find out what's happening in Long Beachfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- California's insurance commissioner has banned insurance policy non-renewals for one year in areas impacted by the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles.
- Los Angeles' wildfires could be the costliest natural disasters in U.S. history, with estimated losses between $135 billion and $150 billion.
- ExxonMobil is suing California Attorney General Rob Bonta and several environmental groups, alleging defamation over plastic recycling claims.
Freebie of the Week
U-Haul is providing California wildfire assistance for residents impacted by wildfires by offering 30 days of free storage at 92 centers in the following areas:
- Fresno
- Los Angeles East
- Los Angeles South
- Los Angeles West
- Orange County
- Riverside
- San Bernardino
- San Fernando Valley
- Van Nuys/San Luis Obispo
More Restaurant News
McDonald's of Southern California is offering the one-day-only deal to recognize the one in eight Americans who have worked for the chain.
Skyloft, Bodega Restaurants In Laguna Beach Abruptly Close
Two Laguna Beach restaurants closed Thursday, Jan. 2 for unknown reasons, The Orange County Register reported.
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Inchin's Bamboo Garden Opens In Dublin
Dublin's newest pan-Asian eatery offers lunch and dinner menus packed with Chinese, Indonesian, Thai and Korean options.
Popular Brewery, Restaurant Expands To Danville
The team behind the popular Canyon Club Brewery in Moraga is opening a second restaurant and beer garden in Danville.
Tri-Valley neighbors will have a second place to enjoy Meadowlark's famous soft-serve later this year at a new shop in Livermore.
New San Ramon Eatery Sets Tentative Opening Date
A popular Mediterranean restaurant that opened on the Embarcadero last year is set to expand to San Ramon in the coming weeks.
Opening Soon: Sweet Maple Bringing Millionaire's Bacon To Walnut Creek
The Walnut Creek location has been in the works since 2022. Here's the latest on when it is supposed to open.
More Business News
CA Introduces Insurance Protections For Palisades, Eaton Fire Victims
The state insurance commissioner took several actions to help protect consumers impacted by the Palisades and Eaton fires.
10 Kohl's Stores Closing In California
Kohl's plans to close 27 underperforming stores by April, including 10 stores in the Golden State.
With the new year bringing the chance for new beginnings, WalletHub recently released its report on the Best Cities for Jobs in 2025.
Rady Children's, Children's Hospital Of Orange County Finalize Merger
The new combined health care system is Rady Children's Health.
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