CALIFORNIA — This week in California business news: In-N-Out's owner got specific about three new places where locations could open up, one California airport has been named the most reliable in the nation, and Disneyland is laying off over 100 employees amid an expansion plan.
Additionally, a court has affirmed a ruling that a California woman isn't allowed to live in a condo she purchased thanks to a four-decade old restriction.
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:
Outdoor Drinking Zones Could Be Coming To Downtown LA
The proposal would test whether managed outdoor drinking zones could help revive downtown nightlife while adding new safeguards.
What's Holding Up Parakeet Café's Manhattan Beach Opening?
City planners are weighing an expansion at the downtown café, including a 75-sq-ft addition built without permits by a previous tenant.
Cook's Seafood Announces Closure Of Pleasanton, Menlo Park Restaurants
The restaurant announced in a posted notice that all locations would close effective Wednesday.
Livermore Valley Named American Wine Region Of The Year
Wine Enthusiast honored the historic East Bay wine region for its growing reputation for quality, hospitality and innovation.
Graze Craze Opens First Coachella Valley Location
The shop's menu includes several signature arrangements.
Cheech And Chong Bring Dispensary To NorCal
The duo partners with In The Tree Apothecary for its first California Dispensoria in Forestville.
Long-Stalled Walnut Creek Outdoor Entertainment Venue Status Still Pending
The Foundry would bring food, drinks, live entertainment, games, and children's activities to Locust Street - when it finally opens.
East Bay Shoppers Will Have To Wait To Push Carts At This New Grocery Store Facing Delays: Report
A roughly 17,400-square-foot store will add another grocery option at Moraga's Rheem Valley Shopping Center.
LA Makes Small Film Shoots Free As Production Slump Deepens
The city approved free permits for shoots with 10 or fewer people as Los Angeles tries to make local production cheaper and easier.
DoorDash To Buy Instacart For $17 Billion
"DoorDash and Instacart share a mission to help local businesses succeed," the company said in a statement Thursday.
Data Center Health Worries Animate Midterm Campaigns
"There is light pollution and sound pollution. The temperature is going to rise," he said.
LA Sets 20-Year Clock To End Oil And Gas Drilling Citywide
The measure revives Los Angeles' effort to phase out neighborhood drilling after an earlier ordinance was struck down in court.
Anthropic's IPO Filing Lists 93 Pages Of Risks. What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
Anthropic framed its technology as potentially game-changing for all of humanity. A dangerous game.
Fender Guitars Clarifies 'Temporary Closure' Of Its US Manufacturing Hub In SoCal
In a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification filed Oct. 15 with the state, Fender reported the plant would temporarily close Dec. 14.
Napa's Oldest Winery Backs Dealcoholized Wine Brand
Charles Krug's parent company will supply grapes and help Missing Thorn expand its national distribution.
Skechers Is Selling A Piece Of Manhattan Beach History
The footwear giant is selling its original downtown headquarters as it consolidates operations into a sprawling new coastal campus.
15 Freeway Auxiliary Lanes Project Nears Completion
The additional lanes are intended to improve traffic flow along the Interstate 15 corridor, officials said.
A New Clock Starts For Tobacco Retailers After A Council Vote In Mill Valley
The approved rule covered in-person and delivery sales, with implementation set for early 2027.
SFO-Bound Flight Makes Emergency Landing Over Odor: Report
The flight took off from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on Wednesday morning, according to a KRON4 report.
Waymo Expands Into LA County's South Bay After Quietly Testing On City Streets
Officials revealed Waymo tested vehicles on local roads before expanding its driverless ride-hailing service into the city.
Giant Digital Billboard Advances On Historic Santa Monica Promenade Building
A 5-1 council vote advances the project despite concerns over historic preservation, housing potential and the removal of healthy trees.
E. Coli Outbreak Linked To Popular CA Pumpkin Patch, 3 Children In 'Serious Condition'
Authorities are investigating serious illnesses potentially linked to the popular fall attraction.
Neurodivergent Job Seekers Get New Path Into LA County Careers
The program pairs neurodivergent job seekers with paid county opportunities while training managers on more inclusive hiring and support.
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