CALIFORNIA — This week in California business news: A popular Midwest chain is expanding with 60 new restaurants — and its focusing on Northern California and one California eatery is making headlines for charging parents hundreds when their unruly children make a mess.
Additionally, an accused California-based fraudster was sentenced to prison time for sending a whopping 34 million individual packages with phony postage, according to prosecutors.
But before getting to the biggest business stories in the Golden State, here are some of the best consumer deals of the week:
Check out this week's top headlines for California business news on Patch:
Raising Cane's Newest LA Location To Open In Westwood Village
The new restaurant is located steps from UCLA in Westwood Village.
Chef Spices Up Nights With Unexpected North Bay Pop-Up Dinners: The After Hours
A former Montage Healdsburg executive chef is serving French and Moroccan-inspired pop-up dinners in the Healdsburg Plaza.
An East Bay City Is Getting Its First Women's Sports Bar
There are currently five women's sports bars across California.
Canter’s Deli Operator Plans First High-End Gas Station In SoCal
Maggie’s Refuel, from restaurateur Alex Canter, aims to turn the routine fuel stop into a curated food and convenience experience.
Palisades Village To Reopen After $100M Fire Restoration
The shopping and dining center has been closed since the January 2025 Palisades Fire.
Danville Investor Group Buys Former Nordstrom Site At Stoneridge Mall: Reports
The $10.7 million purchase gives the group control of more than 18 acres at the Pleasanton shopping center.
Iconic SoCal Amusement Park Closing Its Doors After More Than 50 Years
The owner said they tried to find a buyer rather than close the historic amusement park.
255-Home Neighborhood Planned In San Ramon
Two and three-story homes will be built across 25 acres on the BR8 office building site, with a five-block park in the center.
San Francisco Rents Up 22% For A 1-Bedroom Apartment
"Where supply is constrained, rents are rising — sometimes aggressively."
Show-Off Selfie Leads Police To Suspects In $100K Business Burglary
Napa Valley investigators recovered stolen property after coordinated arrests and a Hayward search warrant linked suspects to burglary.
99 Ranch Market Sued By Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission alleges 99 Ranch Market violated federal law by discriminating against an employee.
Coachella Extends Temporary Ban On Data Center Developments
The city council had originally imposed a 45-day moratorium on June 4.
Carlsbad Chamber Of Commerce Earns Statewide Business Advocacy Award
"This recognition reflects our ongoing commitment to being a strong advocate for the business community."
The local community stepped up, and on Wednesday, they celebrated the opening of a new neighborhood.
Carl's Jr. Kitchen Norcal Fire Causes $200,000 Damage
A fire believed to have started in a kitchen exhaust system caused extensive damage to a Santa Rosa Carl's Jr.
Lego Pokémon Experience Coming To Legoland California Resort
The new Pokémon experience is part of this summer's Lego Festival at the Carlsbad theme park.
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