Crime-Ridden In-N-Out's 2nd Life | 'Stinky' Restaurant Fined | BBQ Truck Up In Flames: CA Business News

CALIFORNIA — This week in California business news: One Golden State restaurant has been hit with a fine due to a particular "stinky" dish, a study found California women earn 63 cents for every dollar earned by white men, and a BBQ truck carrying 50,000 pounds of meat caught fire, blocking a busy freeway.

Additionally, In-N-Out closed a Northern California location due to crime. Now, it's going to be replaced by another restaurant.

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

Freebies, Deals And Steals

• The Cheesecake Factory has a new app — and a new promotion to go along with it. Anyone who downloads the app and signs up for the Cheesecake Rewards program by April 30 gets a free piece of cheesecake. Already signed up? Just log into the app to claim your free slice. More info.
• Mark your calendars: Ben & Jerry's will celebrate its annual Free Cone Day later this month. There's no strings attached to get a free scoop of ice cream, but not all California locations are participating. Read everything you need to know here.

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

• $70 Cups, $50K Trader Joe's Bags, And The Run On Monkeys, Bears And Costco: CA's Collector Frenzy
  
• Crime-Ridden In-N-Out To Be Replaced By New Fast-Food Offering
• CA Restaurant Fined For 'Stinky' Dish After Neighbor's Complaints
• CA Women Earn 63 Cents For Every Dollar Earned By White Men, Study Finds
• Worst BBQ Ever: Truck Carrying 50K Pounds Of Meat Catches Fire, Blocking CA Freeway
• 21 CA Employers Make Fortune's Best Companies To Work For 2026 List
• Nation's Highest Gas Prices Found In This CA Region
• CA Fugitive Charged With Child Rape Found Working In IL Restaurant: Police

More Restaurant News

Cava Sets Opening Day For New San Gabriel Valley Location

The Mediterranean-inspired fast casual chain is opening a new location in Monrovia.

Famed — And Increasingly Controversial — French Laundry Restaurant Faces Labor Lawsuit

A labor lawsuit adds new scrutiny to one of California’s most celebrated chefs who waded into a simmering housing debate in Yountville.

New York Bagel Chain Opens 2nd LA Location

It's the company's second Southern California location.

Upstart Food Trucks Clash With Downtown Lafayette Business Owners

Lafayette is taking the first steps to regulate food trucks along Mount Diablo Boulevard after complaints.

More Retail News

Gelson's Plans To Reopen Palisades Store Destroyed In Fire

The upscale grocer announced it plans to rebuild its Pacific Palisades store.

Popular Fashion Apparel Chain For Teens To Shut 25 Stores In 2026

The company reported an increase in net sales year-over-year, despite the announcement of expected closures.

Danville Shopping Center Owner Files For Bankruptcy Amid Mounting Debt, Lawsuits: Reports

Ramanujan Group faces up to $50 million in debt as tenants and lenders take legal action.

Luxury Resort Bought For $195M In Northern CA Foreclosure Auction: Report

The sprawling 700-acre resort was originally facing a massive $243.6 million debt, according to reports.

New 24-Hour Pet Emergency Room Opens In Manhattan Beach

The 24/7 Manhattan Beach pet emergency room opened with a ribbon cutting ceremony on April 1.

More Business News

Fire-Safe Homes Could Reduce Losses By One-Third An LA Fire Zones: Study

Rebuilding homes to fire-safe standards in areas burned by the Eaton and Pacific Palisades fires could reduce insurance losses.

Napa Winery Faces $4M In Fines After Losing Legal Battle With County

"Drinking wine at a winery should never, ever, ever force a business owner/mother to defend her livelihood or protect her children."

Silicon Valley's Tech World Takes Center Stage In State Politics

Two electoral fights have shaped the “Valley of Heart’s Delight” into combative territory.

San Francisco International Airport Runway Construction, Rule Changes Expected To Create Travel Delays

The change is expected to slow operations and increase delays for travelers following a week-long TSA staffing shortage.

CA Chocolates Spiked With 'Life-Threatening' Viagra Ingredients Recalled

The FDA announced the recall, warning that men with certain health conditions are most at risk.

Big Change For California Small Businesses: No More SBA Loans For Non-Citizens

In California, the changes could affect about 220,000 small business owners who hold green cards, opponents say.

Pizza Recall Hits 10 States, Including CA

​The recall was recently upgraded to Class II, where a product may cause "temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences."