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Half-Price Homes | Where $500K Jobs Are A Dime A Dozen | Worker Saves Customer From Robber

A uniquely Californian property is selling for $7 million and homes are half-price in this CA metro: California Business News this week.

The 116-acre Strange Ranch is 140 miles from downtown San Francisco, priced at $7.2 million, and includes a gold-bearing wild trout stream on the South Fork of the Mokelumne River and a 1.6-acre cannabis canopy farm.
The 116-acre Strange Ranch is 140 miles from downtown San Francisco, priced at $7.2 million, and includes a gold-bearing wild trout stream on the South Fork of the Mokelumne River and a 1.6-acre cannabis canopy farm. (Robert Borsdorf Media)

CALIFORNIA — This week in California business news, a gold-bearing river and a pot farm in one property hit the market; one city in the Golden State is cheaper to live today than five years ago; and Disney reached a $233 million wage theft settlement.

Which California region has the highest percentage of residents making more than $500,000 a year? According to researchers, about 1 in 48 jobs in this area pay over $500,000 per year.

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Freebie of the Week

Shake Shack is wrapping up its 12 days of Christmas deals this week. Until Dec. 24, Shake Shack guests can enjoy a free burger with a $10 minimum purchase when using code BURGERBLITZ. Every day features a different burger:

  • Sunday, 12/22: Free Avocado Bacon Burger
  • Monday, 12/23: Free SmokeShack
  • Tuesday, 12/24: Free ShackBurger

More Restaurant News

Shake Shack Opening First Riverside County Location

Shake Shack will celebrate the grand opening on December 20.

Ramona's Mexican Restaurant Closing After 52 Years In Beaumont

The Vargas family of Ramona's will close in early 2025, they say. Residents recall fond memories of over 50 years of dining.

Beaumont Restaurant Named America's Favorite Italian Delivery Spot

The new national DoorDash ranking lists "10 hometown heroes that are stand-out at delivering their cuisine," including this Beaumont eatery.

Gaucho Grill Slated For Temecula's Old Town Bank Of Mexico Location

Gaucho Grill — an Argentinian steakhouse — is working with the city of Temecula for permits and hopes to open in Old Town in 2025.

2 Of The Country's Best New Restaurants Are In San Diego: Ranking

Yelp considered the volume and ratings of reviews for full-service restaurants that opened after Jan. 1, 2023.

One Of The Country's Best New Restaurants Is In OC: Ranking

Mexican food restaurant Paseo, located in Downtown Disney, was named one of Yelp's Best New Restaurants of 2024.

Taco Bell Debuts New Menu Item For Limited Time

Starting Thursday, the fast food chain will offer Crispy Chicken Nuggets alongside three new dipping sauces for a limited time.

South OC Eatery To Host Grand Reopening After Fire

A popular Laguna Hills restaurant is preparing to serve patrons once more after a destructive fire forced them to shut down.

More Business News

Largest Amazon Strike In U.S. History Underway Days Before Christmas

Workers joined the picket line from facilities in San Francisco, Southern California, New York City, Atlanta and Skokie, Illinois.

Pins N' Pockets Named Lake Elsinore's December Spotlight Business

Lake Elsinore’s Economic Development Department named “Pins N’ Pockets” as the City’s December Spotlight Business.

Longtime Laguna Beach Record Store Up For Sale

A well-loved Laguna Beach record store — is going up for sale, The Orange County Register reported.

Several LA Organizations Included in MacKenzie Scott's $2B Donations

The latest donations bring the total amount that Scott, ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, has given away to $19.2 billion.

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