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Chipotle is testing crispy chicken and has rolled out the new meat option at select California locations. (David Allen/Patch)

CALIFORNIA — This week in California business news: Chipotle is testing crispy chicken at select Golden State locations, America's only surviving "Bubble House" is for sale in California and Yelp has released its list of the best barbecue restaurants in the state.

Additionally, a dad is suing a California restaurant chain after his daughter suffered kidney failure after eating there.

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A Retired BART Car Is Being Turned Into A Pizza Shop In The East Bay

The new shop is expected to open in Downtown Hayward.

Lululemon, Candy Store Opening In San Ramon

City Center is welcoming three tenants, and an expanded Escapology escape room.

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Orange County City Is 3rd Best To Raise A Family In US, Per Report

A new report published by WalletHub identified an Orange County city as one of the top places in the country to raise a family.

Deal Struck To Possibly Transform Bay Area Naval Weapons Station Into 12,000 Homes

While other cities are planning new housing complexes, Concord is planning for a whole new city.

Waymo Robotaxis Yanked From CA Highways As CA Pushes New Legislation

Lawmakers say they proposed legislation in "direct response" to issues involving Waymo robotaxis on California streets.

Walnut Creek Council Weighs Tourism Taxes, Hiring Gaps

Walnut Creek City Council agenda: tourism taxes, staffing challenges, new fees as city prepares upcoming budget.

Officials Warn Against Eating Sport-Harvested Shellfish Amid Quarantine

The state's quarantine on sport-harvested mussels began this month and remains in effect through Oct. 31 along the entire California coast.

Bay Area Transit Tax Proposal Has Enough Signatures For November Ballot, Supporters Say

On Tuesday, the "Connect Bay Area" campaign announced that more than 305,000 signatures were submitted.

Woman Who Hurled Order At OC Restaurant Worker Sought: Police

Authorities sought the public's help in identifying a woman seen on video inside an OC restaurant throwing her order at an employee.

Walnut Creek Planning Commission Debates Rentals, Alcohol Hours Expansion

Planning commission weighs short-term rentals and a late-night alcohol service extension at downtown restaurant.

Legal Trouble Mounts For Company That Owned Faulty Chemical Tank In OC

“ We apologize for the disruption this incident has caused,” GKN Aerospace said in an updated statement.

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