CALIFORNIA — From astronomically expensive fruit to new restaurant openings, burglary tourism, cheap eats and cheap seats, there is a lot going on in California business news this week.
Californians have the rare chance to taste the Rubyglow pineapple, previously only available in Asia. It'll only run you about $395.
A recent ranking from Tripadvisor named a Santa Monica hotel the best hotel in the U.S. Four men were arrested for suspected "burglary tourism" after cameras were found in planters, and discount airline Spirit just got cheaper for travelers after eliminating fees for flight changes or cancellations.
Check out the highlights of this week in California business news on Patch:
The Best Hotel In The U.S. Is In SoCal
The hotel was ranked No. 1 on Tripadvisor's Travelers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best Hotels list.
Spirit Airlines Ends Fees For Changes And Cancellations
Before the new policy, Spirit’s fees ranged from $50-$119.
Edgar Allen Poe Speakeasy Pops Up In Queen Mary
Watch four stories from famed author Edgar Allen Poe come off the page and onto the stage during the pop-up experience.
Fraud, Money Laundering Charges Filed Against Ambulance Company Owner
Mehrdad "Mitch" Tabrizi owns Riverside-based Life Fleet Inc.
'Burglary Tourists' Arrested In LA County: Police
Law enforcement believe the men put a camera in a planter to learn when homeowners were leaving, police said.
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