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CALIFORNIA — This week in California business news: A dine-and-dasher trashed a restaurant in what was likened to a "blood bath," a robot passenger's dance moves led to flight delays at one California airport, and 40 illegal shark fins were seized from a private jet.

Additionally, the brother of billionaire and gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer could play a major role in shaping the Golden State's AI future.

But before getting to the biggest business stories in the Golden State, here are some of the best consumer deals of the week:

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Check out this week's top headlines for California business news on Patch:

• 'Like A Blood Bath:' Dine-And-Dasher Trashes CA Restaurant, Reports Say
• Ex-Account Manager Charged In LA With Embezzling $2M From Celebrity Client
• Massive, Water-Thirsty Data Centers Proposed In Southern California Desert
• CA Investigates Trump Administration's Deal To End An Offshore Wind Project
• CA City Reconsiders Ban On New Gas Stations Due To Budget, EV Market Slowdown
• Food Manufacturer Cento Is Committing "Tomato Fraud," Lawsuit Alleges
• CA Monitoring Hantavirus Cruise Passengers: What To Know
• Robot Passenger Breaks It Down At Bay Area Airport, Causes Flight Delays
• Tech Regulation Gets Personal: How Tom Steyer’s Brother Could Shape California’s AI Future
• Data Reveals Who’s Behind Napa’s Wine Industry
• 'Inherent Cruelty': 40 Illegal Shark Fins Seized From Private Jet Intercepted In CA

More Restaurant & Retail News

Nordstrom Rack Plans To Open 2 New LA County Stores

Nordstrom Rack is expanding in Los Angeles County.

Specialty Grocery Store Opens Doors In Dana Point

Mother’s Market, an Orange County-based grocer, opened its doors this past week.

Major Clothing Retailer In CA Closing 150 U.S. Stores

The children's apparel retailer stated its closing locations as their leases expire to stabilize business.

Embattled SF Burger Joint Closes After Less Than A Year: Report

A photo posted online in March of raw beef sitting outside the restaurant drew controversy.

Nordstrom Rack Opening New North County Store With Grand Opening Celebration

A grand opening celebration will feature a DJ, light bites, gift card giveaways and more, a spokesperson told Patch.

More Business News

South Bay Store That Sold Gun to Correspondent's Dinner Suspect 'Disproportionately' Linked To Crimes: Hahn

Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn is calling on the district attorney to launch an investigation into Turner's Outdoorsman.

Riverside's Historic Mission Inn Being Sold To Local Tribe

An agreement to purchase to the hotel property located at 3649 Mission Inn Avenue is expected to close as soon as this month.

CA Says State Farm Violated The Law In Handling Of Insurance Claims After 2025 Wildfires

State Farm as slow to investigate and underpaid claims from the 2025 Los Angeles-area wildfires in violation of the law, regulators say.

Iconic Disneyland Attraction Gets Major Update

Disneyland officials announced plans to change an attraction that is as old as the park itself.

Counterfeit Goods Smuggler Gets Prison Time For $200M LA County Operation: DOJ

The operation involved counterfeit shoes, perfume, luxury handbags and watches smuggled into the U.S. from China.

SMART Advances Rail Plan: What's Next In Sonoma County

A local business owner wants to freeze the start of SMART construction, staging a fight ahead of groundbreaking, tax vote.

Fremont Company To Pay Nearly $1M In PPP Loan Fraud Settlement

The company applied for and obtained a loan despite knowing it did not meet the requirements.

OpenAI President Discloses His Stake In The Company Is Worth $30B In Lawsuit With Musk

Attorneys sought to enter into evidence a text by Elon Musk: "By the end of this week, you and Sam will be the most hated men in America."

Napa Building Scheme Led By Glen Ellen Woman: Napa Police Department

A woman faces felony charges after investigators allege she ran an unlicensed construction business, diverting more than $1 million.

Trio Charged With Operating Illegal Cosmetic Surgery Center In RivCo

All three defendants pleaded not guilty to the felony charges.

Passes For 2027 Coachella Fest Sold Out

The event will take place over two consecutive weekends, from April 9- 11 and 16-18 at the Empire Polo Club in Indio.

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