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CALIFORNIA — This week in California business news: Target is launching its new Baby Boutiques at 22 locations in the state, California is home to several cities with the highest rates of residents in financial distress and several popular grocery items have been recalled.

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

• To mark the start of Daylight Saving Time, Krispy Kreme is making an effort to compensate for that lost hour of sleep. On Monday, customers who purchase a dozen doughnuts will get a second, free order of a dozen glazed doughnuts. More info.
• Dairy Queen has set its annual Free Cone Day for next week. At many locations, there's no strings attached to walk away with a totally free vanilla ice cream cone. More info.

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

• Target's New Baby Boutiques Offer High-End Shopping Experience At 22 CA Stores
• These CA Cities Have The Most People In Financial Distress
• This Popular Grocery Item Recalled: What CA Shoppers Should Know
• Why Home Inheritance In CA Is Twice As Common As In The Rest Of The U.S.: Report
• Grocery Chain Set To Close 9 CA Locations: See Where
• Executives At Top CA Alcohol Distributors Charged In Bribery Scheme: DOJ
• Perfect Storm Is Driving Up CA Gas Prices: What To Know
• Some Baby Formula Brands Contain Lead, Arsenic And Other Heavy Metals, Consumer Reports Says
• Ex-MoviePass Exec Dodges Prison In Fraud Case
• Identity Theft From Data Brokers Tops $20 Billion, Report Says

More Restaurant News

Laguna Beach Restaurant Closes Due To Fire

The owners behind Oliver's Osertia assured Laguna Beach residents that the eatery will be up and running again by late March.

Beloved SF Sushi Restaurant Closes After Nearly Four Decades: Report

In its prime, the restaurant had five locations across San Francisco, according to a Mission Local report.

Fire Damages Farmer Boys Restaurant In Riverside County

The restaurant location is temporarily closed, and it's unclear when it might reopen.

Downtown Disney Restaurant Offers Sweet Way To Donate To Children's Hospital Los Angeles

Downtown Disney's Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes offers a sweet donation: $1 per each Make March Matter CrazyShake sold this month.

More Retail News

Sprouts Plans Highland Park Location At Former 99 Cents Store

Plans have been revealed for the former 99 Cents Only Store near York Boulevard and Figueroa Street.

Bookstore Giant Closing One If Its Last Bay Area Locations

The store's final day open will be May 2.

LA County Movie Theaters To Close Amid Chain's Bankruptcy Proceedings

The movie theater chain plans to close its Los Angeles County locations, according to state filings.

Sugared + Bronzed Opens Permanent Studio In San Diego

The new studio is the brand's second San Diego area location.

More Business News

Unlicensed Contractor Accused Of Scamming $2.9 Million From Older Couple In Half Moon Bay Pleads Not Guilty

The man targeted an older couple with cognitive issues, prosecutors said.

164 New Homes Poised For Construction On Prominent Vacant Lot In Temecula

The Temecula Planning Commission will review plans for the proposed project located across the street from Big Horse Feed.

The Seminary At Strawberry And The Pitch For A Residential Campus In Marin County

A 12-year dispute over traffic concerns was resolved, paving the way for a 337-unit housing and public park project.

OC-Based Flying Taxi Startup Lays Off Most Of Its Staff

The startup just stepped out of the high-stakes race to fill the skies with electric air taxis by the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Olympics.

Sonoma, Marin Voters To Decide Smart Train Sales Tax For 30 More Years

A sales tax measure on the June ballot could cement SMART service — and stir debate over whether taxes should pass with a simple majority.

Short-Term Rental Certificates On Hold In These Coachella Valley Areas

A 45-day moratorium on the issuance of short-term rental certificates is needed "to do the work that we have to do," a county official said.

Alameda Co: $53M From Measure W Fund Allocated To 10 Housing Projects

The funding will help deliver more than 900 permanently affordable homes.

Bay Area Sheet Metal Company Given Preliminary Fine After Worker Loses Finger

Cal/OSHA Chief Debra Lee said the employee's injury was "entirely preventable."

Bay Area Nonprofit Helping Students Succeed In Higher Education Looks To Expand Statewide

Two Marin County women have been opening doors of opportunity for college students over the last 45 years.

LA Council Approves Package To Bolster Film Industry

"The package before you is not symbolic. It's not theoretical, and it's not aspirational," Councilman Adrin Nazarian said.

Woman Accused Of Giving Kardashian Lookalike Fatal Butt Injection Moves Closer To Trial

Vivian Gomez allegedly administered the injections into Bay Area resident Christina Gourkani's rear end and she "quickly fell very ill."

There's A Battle Brewing Between A Nonprofit and Castro Valley Residents: Report

The nonprofit wants to start a children's camp, but locals strongly oppose the plan, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.