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CALIFORNIA — This week in California business news applications for a cozy dream job in a lighthouse are open; Target shoppers can get free gingerbread houses; and what happens when a $200 million lottery jackpot goes unclaimed?

Lottery players leave their prizes on the table more often than you think.

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

• 162-Year-Old Grocery Store For Sale In CA: Report
• Trader Joe's To Continue SoCal Expansion In 2025
• Thousands Of Workers Left CA In 2024: Here's Where They Went
• CA's Solar Surplus Is Driving Up Your Energy Bill
• Why Southwest Airlines' In-Flight Services Are Changing
• Unique Job: San Francisco Bay Lighthouse Looking For Innkeepers
• Celebrity Opens New Restaurant In SoCal
• What Happens To Unclaimed Lottery Jackpots In CA
• 8 CA Eateries Among Best New Restaurants In America, New Ranking Says
• Californians Pay Billions For Power Companies' Wildfire Prevention Efforts. Are They Cost-Effective?
• LA 2025 Economic Forecast: Some Industries To Rebound, Others Contract
• Buy An Olive Farm For Christmas: Graber Olives Property At $3 Million

Quote Of The Week

“All of us in California have to think about how we better prepare to survive disaster, which is only going to be more of a problem as the climate changes.” - Longtime clean energy advocate Diane Moss

The Bottom Line

• Hiring growth in November made a major bounce-back after the slowdown in October, adding 227,000 jobs last month.
• After months of back and forth and speculation, TikTok is one step closer to being banned in the U.S.
• A man hired to do roof work atop a business in California died on the job and wasn't found until several days later.

Freebie of the Week

In the spirit of the holidays, those who subscribe to an annual Target Circle 360 Membership through Dec. 19 will score a free Gingerbread House Kit.

More Restaurant News

Chipotle Prices To Go Up Across US Due To Inflation
While Chipotle's prices will go up across the board, the chain has promised to compensate by increasing portion sizes.

San Francisco Supervisors Eliminate Annual License Fees For Restaurants, Bars
The fees will be replaced in 2026 with revenue from Prop M, a business tax measure approved by voters in November.

Iconic Dana Point Harbor Eatery To Close Permanently Amid Renovation
The longstanding Harpoon Henry's at Dana Point Harbor will close after almost 50 years of service.

Taco Bell Launches Live Mas Drive-Thru Cam In Los Angeles
Want to star in a Super Bowl ad? All you have to do is roll through this Los Angeles County Taco Bell drive thru.

More Business News

Why Southwest Airlines' In-Flight Services Are Changing
Beginning Dec. 4, snack and drink services as well as landing procedures will look a little different. What to know.

San Francisco Businesses In Union Square Say Recovery Is Slow Despite Holidays
Despite the beginning of the holiday shopping season, San Francisco's Union Square has seemed somewhat empty the past few days.

Claremont Club & Spa In Spotlight For Afternoon Tea
The Bay Area News Group gathered a list of places to indulge this growing trend.

East Bay Shoppers Support Local Stores On Small Business Saturday
It was a busy first day for East Bay Bookstore at 6022 College Ave. in the Rockridge Neighborhood, filled with shoppers and loyal customers.

Bay Area Food Banks Unite As Donations Plummet
In an unprecedented step, the Bay Area's major food banks recently came together to stress the need for help this holiday season.

BART Fare Increase Takes Effect Jan. 1
BART said that it is keeping up with inflation.

How Potential Medicaid Cuts Could Play Out In California
Medi-Cal provides health coverage for over 40% of the state’s children and pays for nearly 40% of births.

Berkeley Leads The Way In Housing Reforms: Commentary
"It’s time for Democrats to get real on housing."

Wells Fargo To Move Corporate Headquarters
There are no plans to move it out of San Francisco.

Police Substation Opens At Mall
With holiday shopping in high gear and the continuing threat of organized retail theft — one Bay Area mall has a new police substation.

Robert Redford Lists $4.15M CA Home
The Hollywood icon and his wife Sibylle purchased the idyllic Tiburon cottage in 2020.

Healdsburg Avenue Among Favorite Main Streets For Christmas Shopping
A survey revealed the best main streets in America for Christmas shopping.

County Approves Raises For Thousands Of Workers
The contacts include guaranteed raises, more wellness days, a three-day "winter recess," and a new paid holiday.

Proposed San Rafael Housing Development Plans Open House
The developers of Auburn Grove plan to build 79 townhouse-style homes on multiple vacant lots in unincorporated San Rafael.

Home Depot Opening 2nd Store In Murrieta
The new store at 27738 Clinton Keith Road near Interstate 215 is slated to begin welcoming customers on Dec. 12, according to the company.

Strip Mall Planned Off Clinton Keith Road, Near I-15, In Wildomar
The center is expected to accommodate a car wash, fast food, and other retail businesses.

Trader Joe's To Continue SoCal Expansion In 2025
"We are actively looking at hundreds of neighborhoods across the country and hope to open more new neighborhood stores each year."

Rylee + Cru Opens First Flagship Boutique At The Forum Carlsbad
"We're always excited to have a brand's first physical store open at one of our projects," said Ward Kampf, president of Northwood Retail.