In-N-Out Hair Lawsuit | $100M Signing Bonuses To Poach Tech Talent | Another HQ Lost To TX: CA Business News

CALIFORNIA — This week in California business news: A California haircare giant is the latest Golden State company heading to Texas, a second SoCal city is moving forward with a downtown public drinking zone, and driverless taxis are now available in more of the Golden State.

Additionally, tech salaries are getting unimaginably large — to the tune of $100 million signing bonuses.

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

• Amazon just announced that its Prime Day is set to return next month, but the e-commerce giant rolling out deals early. InStyle rounded up some of the best, from skincare to clothing and electronics to housewares.
• The $5 footlong may be long gone, but Subway is offering a deal that will be of interest for those feeding two or more mouths. Until June 30, customers who buy one signature sub can get a second one for just $1.

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

• CA Haircare Giant Plans Move To Texas
• Lawsuit Filed By Ex-Employee Of In-N-Out Is Centered Around Hair
• $100M Signing Bonus: Silicon Valley Pay Reaches Mind-Boggling New Heights
• Waymo Expands Service Across LA
• SoCal's 2nd Public Downtown Drinking Zone Is In the Works
• Bankrupt Home Decor Retailer To Close 8 CA Stores
• After 55 Years, Frito-Lay Shuts Down SoCal Plant, Lays Off 432 Workers

The Bottom Line

• The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday ruled that fossil fuel companies can challenge California’s ability to set car-pollution standards that are stricter than the rest of the country. The decision is set to unravel a key tool that's been used to curb emissions recently and is connected to policies dating back to the 1960s.
• Pano AI, the startup developer of AI-powered wildfire detection, announced this week that it has raised $44 million in its latest funding round, bringing the total raised to $89 million. The company says its products could help detect wildfires before they become massive — and do so at a large scale.

More Restaurant News

San Diego Coffee Shop Opens First-Ever Drive-Thru Location

The 900-square-foot space features a walk-up window with outdoor seating, as well as drive-thru service.

BB.Q Korean Fried Chicken Restaurant Opens In Dublin

This is the first Tri-Valley location for the national franchise, which specializes in Korean fried chicken.

Chick-Fil-A Opening New Location In San Mateo County

Visitors can receive a free entree or kid’s meal at the grand opening by dressing in a particular outfit.

Popular San Diego Taco Shop To Close

"We were given minimal notice, but it's hard to be too upset at our hometown team."

Sweetgreen Opens In South OC

Sweetgreen, the mission-driven restaurant brand connecting more people to real food, just opened a brand new location.

More Retail News

Mercedes-Benz Of Temecula Planning Large Expansion

The dealership wants to build a Mercedes-Benz van center.

170-Acre Development Project Proposed Off I-15 In SoCal

The proposal includes housing and mixed-use development along the freeway's west side, between Clinton Keith Road and Murrieta city limits.

Major Pharmacy Closing More CA Locations Amid Bankruptcy

The embattled chain will close nearly all of its stores in the state.

Customers Avoid SoCal Swap Meet After Immigration Operation

"It's totally dead. No business at all," vendor Joseph Medina said. "I don't know what to think for the future."

More Business News

Lakers To Be Sold For $10B In Largest Ever U.S. Sports Team Sale: Report

The Lakers' $10 billion sale will mark the largest-ever sale of a U.S. professional sports team.

Botched Theft Of Copper Wire Knocks Out Internet Service For Swaths Of SoCal

The thieves were looking for copper wire. The problem: Spectrum's cables don't even contain any, according to the company.

Trump’s ‘Beautiful’ Tax Bill Comes With A Catch For Parents And The Poor

Tucked inside Trump’s revised tax bill are sweeping changes that would affect swaths of low-income families.

San Ramon Students Create Personal Finance Education Initiative

Two Dougherty High School students have taught over 500 younger San Ramon students the basics of personal finance through Finpowrd.

CA Could See Higher Utility Bills Inflated By Eaton Fire Damage Costs: Report

A surcharge could be extended to California rate payers until 2035 to help offset the cost of the disastrous Eaton Fire. What To Know.

Trump Mandate Closes Inland Empire Job Corps Center, Court Intervenes

The 60-year-old federal Job Corps program has offered tuition-free vocational training to students ages 16-24.

Social Security, Medicare Funds May Dwindle In Less Than A Decade, Report Finds

In less than 10 years, there won't be enough money to pay a huge swath of beneficiaries, a new report from the Social Security Board warns.

SoCal Tow Truck Company Owner, Former Cops, Sentenced In Bribery Case

Guilty verdicts were handed down last summer for 3 ex-lawmen and a tow company owner for scamming Riverside County drivers.

SoCal Men Charged In Largest Jewelry Heist in U.S. History

They face allegations they broke into a Brinks truck and stole nearly $100 million worth of gold, diamonds, rubies, emeralds and watches.