In-N-Out Reveals Menu Changes | Eatery Teetering Over Ocean | Newsroom Layoffs | Free Cake: CA Business News

This week in California business news: a massive round of nationwide layoffs have decimated the staffs at three Golden State newsrooms, one beachfront restaurant has been ordered to close amid a possible risk of "sudden collapse" into the ocean,

Additionally, In-N-Out has revealed it quietly made changes to key menu items this year.

Freebies, Deals And Steals

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

• Nothing Bundt Cakes is giving away 300 free Bundtlets at each of its bakeries nationwide on Tuesday for its first-ever National Bring the Joy Day. No purchase is required. More info.
• Farmer Boys is offering rewards members a Big Cheese cheeseburger for $3.99 on Friday for National Cheeseburger Day. More info.

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

• Massive Layoffs Rock Newsrooms Nationwide, Hitting CA Papers Hard: Reports
• CA Oceanfront Restaurant Faces Closure Over Fears Of 'Sudden Collapse:' Report
• In-N-Out Just Made Several Changes To Its Ingredients — Here's What's Different
• 30 USPS Trucks, Mail From 232 Victims Stolen In SoCal Scheme: DOJ
• CA Bill Targeting 'Addictive' Social Media Features Signed Into Law
• California Could Be First In The Nation To Create Smoke-Damage Standards
• Hollywood Post-Production Crews Hopeful Gov. Newsom Signs Tax Credit Keeping Jobs In California

More Restaurant & Retail News

Top Dog To Expand With New Downtown Berkeley Location: Report

The hot dog spot currently has three Bay Area locations.

Lake Elsinore's Newest Ice Cream Shop Prepares To Open: Get The Full Scoop

Handel's Homemade Ice Cream, since 1945, coming soon to Lake Elsinore, will be a "new place for families."

Target Beauty Studio Arrives At Stores Across CA

The retailer's new beauty concept is rolling out at more than 600 stores nationwide, including 92 in California.

New Luv Car Wash Has NorCal Neighbors Complaining About 'Jet Engines'

A Monte Vista resident asked city planners to measure noise from the vehicle-drying equipment Tuesday.

More Business News

LA Startup CEO Accused Of $13.3M Fraud, Funding Tesla, Caribbean Wedding

The federal indictment accuses woman of using investor money to buy a home and Tesla and pay for a Caribbean wedding.

LA To Spend $150K To Study Next Step For Former ‘Graffiti Towers’

The city is seeking to provide potential development incentives as the notorious "Graffiti Towers" get a new life.

LA28 Wants Local Food Trucks, Pop-Ups To Feed Olympic Crowds

Hundreds of local food trucks, carts and pop-ups could serve spectators at Olympic and Paralympic venues across Los Angeles.

Alcohol Giant's $12.5M Bribery Case Exposes Corruption On CA Grocery Shelves

Luxury trips, designer goods, gift cards, and casino chips helped fuel the sprawling federal case.

Aftermath Of Hurricane Marie Forces Cancellation Of Santa Monica's Ocean Way Festival

The inaugural beachfront music festival featuring The Killers and Olivia Dean had been scheduled for Sept. 26-27.

Oil Prices Could Hit $120, Analysis Finds, As Americans Absorb $100 Billion Fuel Hit

The investment bank's forecast implies a roughly 20% increase in the cost of Brent crude which is trading at nearly $100 a barrel.

Viral Video Claims Santa Monica's New Digital Billboards Track Your Phone, Operator Says They Don't

The company behind the Third Street Promenade displays says they don't track phones or collect data.

Decision On Digital Billboard Ordinance In Beaumont Delayed Until Possibly Next Year

City staff said the item will likely return to the planning commission within six months.

Six Flags Announces New Record-Breaking Coaster Amid Lawsuits Over Another Ride

The Magic Mountain rollercoaster will be the world's longest, fastest and tallest in its category when it opens, according to Six Flags.

Bluecore Raises $50M As Long Beach Nuclear Plan Advances

CEO Kofi Asante says nuclear fuel could be ordered this year as the company develops plans for an offshore power system.

Pechanga Resort Casino To Host Culinary Job Fair: Multiple Positions Available

Pechanga Resort Casino calls on all who are considering a career in culinary, restaurant and beverage service to attend their next job fair.

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