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The effects of bird flu on egg prices and predictions for the Golden State's housing market in 2025: California Business News this week.
CALIFORNIA — This week in California business news, how the bird flu epidemic is affecting egg prices; the Golden State dive bars with the best food; and new laws that impact your spending.
Why are experts predicting a "slightly better" housing market in California for 2025? Realtors foresee more home sales.
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- Why Eggs Are $9 A Dozen In CA, Federal Officials Say
- CA Housing Market Predictions For 2025: 'Slightly Better'
- 4 CA 'Dive Bars' Named Among Best In U.S. For Food
- United Flight Forced To Return Due To Mechanical Issue
- 8 New CA Laws That Will Impact Your Wallet in 2025
Quote Of The Week
“These flock losses, coming at a critical demand point, have driven wholesale prices past the record levels set in December 2022 when … outbreaks had a similar impact on the market.” - U.S. Department of Agriculture
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- For the fifth year in a row, California ranked 50th on U-Hauls list of growth states for 2024. The statistic is calculated by comparing each state's one-way arrivals with its one-way departures.
- Holiday shoppers increased their spending by 3.8 percent, according to Mastercard Spending Pulse. The last five days of the season accounted for 10 percent of the spending.
- A discrimination lawsuit over a ladies night promotion leads a Northern California restaurant to close its doors for good.
Freebie of the Week
Amazon Prime members can normally select a free new Kindle eBook every month. This January, Amazon is offering users two free eBook downloads.
A "bakery renaissance is underway," fueled in part by post-Covid restaurant changes and diners' tastes.
Michelin Guide: 6 NorCal Restaurants Earn Recognition
Michelin added several NorCal restaurants to its famous Guide in 2024, recognizing the region's vibrant culinary scene.
Michelin Guide 2024: 15 SoCal Restaurants Earn Recognition
This year, Michelin added several SoCal restaurants to its famous Guide, recognizing the region's diverse culinary scene.
Listeria Risk Prompts Recall Of Broccoli Sold At CA Walmart Stores
The broccoli florets, produced by Walmart's Marketside brand, have been recalled in 20 states, including California.
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Costco, Trader Joe’s Among Major Retail, Restaurant Expansions In 2025
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Longtime Hotel Healdsburg General Manager Aziz Zhari Retires
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CA Minimum Wage Increases: Cities With The Highest Pay In 2025
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