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Ikea & Trader Joe's Openings | Seafood Chain Shuttering | Musk AI Tool's 'Shocking' Smut: CA Business News
Catch up with the latest CA consumer and business news, plus under-the-radar stories and the week's best sales and freebies.
CALIFORNIA — This week in California business news: Four new Ikea stores will open in the state this year, a festival dedicated to bagels is making its West Coast debut, and a popular seafood chain may be shuttering some of its 28 California stores.
Additionally, a group of thieves pulled off a complicated caper when they dug a tunnel in order to steal $180,000 worth of Pokémon Cards.
But before getting to the biggest business stories in the Golden State, here are some of the best consumer deals of the week:
Find out what's happening in Across Californiafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Freebies, Deals And Steals
- Chick-fil-A is giving away a free Chicken Biscuit breakfast sandwich to its rewards members with no strings attached. The giveaway ends on Saturday. Read more.
- Shake Shack is offering a free chicken sandwich with any $10 purchase every Sunday through the end of June. That's on top of another deal, where customers can get any size soda for just $1 when they order through the Shake Shack app. More details here.
Check out this week's top headlines for California business news on Patch:
- A Festival Dedicated To Bagels Is Coming To CA
- 4 New Ikea Stores Coming To CA In 2026
- Why Hollywood Is Worried About TikTok's New AI Video Generator
- LA County Sues Popular Video Game Platform Over Child Exploitation Claims
- Thieves Tunnel Through Wall, Steal $180K Worth Of Pokémon Cards In SoCal
- Tow Company Owner Gets Prison Time for Arson And Insurance Fraud, Including Bay Area Staged Crash: Prosecutors
- Credit Card Company To Pay $10M In CA Lawsuit Over 'Abusive Debt Collection'
- 8 CA Cities Among The Most Bicycle-Friendly In The Country, Nonprofit Says
- 'Avalanche' Of Sexually Explicit Content From Elon Musk's AI Tool Is 'Shocking,' CA AG Says
- More Closures Could Be Coming For This Popular Seafood Chain: See CA Locations
- Trader Joe's Opening 8 New Stores
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A New York-style pizza joint is celebrating the opening of its first north Orange County location.
Einstein Bagels Opens In South Temecula: Where To Get The Whole Schmear
Genova Deli ends another chapter in the family's Bay Area history, this one after 58 years. One site remains in the Bay Area.
SoCal Taco Fest Returning To San Diego
The fiesta will take over SeaWorld San Diego on May 2 and May 3, kicking off Viva La Música, the theme park's Latin music series.
Winery Fights ‘Ruinous’ $4 Million Penalty
The NorCal winery was hit with major fines for wine tastings and tours that the county says weren't allowed.
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The victims were accomplished women with high-powered careers, including a vice president of a biotechnology company and a career coach.
Factory-Built Housing Hasn't Taken Off In California Yet, But This Year Might Be Different
Building homes inside a factory has long been seen as a way to revolutionize the American housing industry, ushering in a new era.
Hundreds Of Properties Up For Sale In San Diego County Tax Auction
The auction, held March 13-18, features 686 properties for sale, according to the San Diego County Treasurer-Tax Collector's Office.
Solar Company to Fund $3 Million Restitution Program for CA Consumers
The five-county investigation resulted in civil penalties and a consumer repayment fund. Here's what to know.
Roofing Scammers Who Targeted Older Adults In Marin County Get Prison Time: DA
Two men received lengthy prison sentences for targeting older adults across multiple states with their fraudulent home repair scheme.
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