In-N-Out's Eye-Popping Salaries Revealed | Disney Bets Big On AI | 77-Cent Pancakes: CA Business News

CALIFORNIA — This week in California business news: A new report details the eye-popping salaries typically earned by In-N-Out managers and a legendary piece of Los Angeles architectural history is for sale — but nobody wants to buy it.

Additionally, one California woman's hellish Uber ride has cost the company $40 million.

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:

• Diner chain Norms is celebrating its 77th anniversary this week with 77-cent hotcakes for one day only this week. The deal is available for take-out and dine-in orders. More info.
• Salt & Straw Rewards members can buy one scoop and get a second scoop free from 3-5 p.m. Monday through Thursday through Sept. 30 as part of the ice cream chain's After School Happy Hour promotion. More info.

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

• Disney Names First-Ever Technology Chief As It Bets Bigger On AI
• SoCal Diner Chain Files For Bankruptcy After String Of Closures
• In-N-Out Managers Make Over $200K On Average: Report
• A Legendary Piece Of LA Architectural History Is For Sale — And Nobody Wants To Buy It
• Paramount 'Deadly Serious' About Leaving CA Amid Merger Fight: Reports
• Trump Calls AI Safety Fears A 'Hoax' In Surprise On-Stage Call At CA Conference: Report
• 32-Hour Workweek Proposal: How Likely Is It For CA Employees?
• Uber Ordered To Pay $40M After Driver Abandoned CA Woman On Highway
• Homeless Funds Spent On Nightclub, Real Estate In $7.5M Fraud Scheme: DOJ

More Restaurant News

LA Restaurant And Celebrity Hotspot To Close After Nearly 3 Decades

"If only the walls could speak, they would certainly have a few amazing stories to tell," the restaurant said in a statement.

Opening Date Set For New Cocktail-Restaurant Addition To Orinda's Theatre Square

The Italian-inspired bar will serve cocktails, wine, and shared plates in the former Starbucks space.

Triple Rock Brewery In Berkeley Will Close After 40 Years

Triple Rock Brewery will shut down before year's end, according to a Berkeleyside report.

Eli's Mile High Club, Iconic Oakland Music Venue, Will Close After 52 Years Amid Patio Dispute

The bar announced it will close at the end of October.

OC Restaurant Calls Out Thieves Ahead Of Renovation

The restaurant, located at the Dana Point Harbor, took to social media to address thieves stealing memorabilia off of the walls.

More Retail News

Scrubs & Beyond Closing Over 100 Stores, Including 9 In CA

No official reason has been given by brand leadership for the nationwide closures.

Toys R Us To Open 120 New Stores: What To Know In CA

From the ashes of childhoods past, Toys R Us has been resurrected.

Mall Staple Francesca's Is Going Out Of Business: See CA Impacts

The clothing and accessories store once had more than 700 locations.

Centuries Of Indian Art Come Together At New Peninsula Boutique

The boutique will showcase traditional and contemporary works while offering family programs when it opens.

LEGO Store Ribbon Cutting, Opening Week Celebration Happening At Promenade Temecula Mall

The LEGO store celebrates its grand opening in Temecula with giveaways, activities and a sweepstakes offering a $1,000 LEGO gift card.

More Business News

'Jay Leno's Law' Among New CA Measures Supporting Car Culture

"The car community has been waiting on this for a long time," Jay Leno said.

'$10K, A Pony And Free Ice Cream': What CA Lawmakers Are Saying About $5K ‘Trump Dividends’

"That is how desperate he is to hold onto power," California's governor said.

Small Businesses To Get Water Main Break Recovery Aid

The Small Business Recovery Grant program will provide assistance to businesses impacted by July's water main break.

USDA Provides $4M To Combat Invasive Pest In CA

The glassy-winged sharpshooter can spread Pierce's disease, a bacterial disease that can kill grapevines and other plants.

Port Of San Diego Embarks On Busiest Cruise Season In Over 15 Years

The season will feature new home ports from Royal Caribbean and a second Disney ship, Disney Magic.

Los Angeles-Area Businesses Anticipate Boost For 2028 Olympics

Local small business owners are well aware of that fact and are already preparing to go for gold in two years.

LA Blocks Rebuilding Of Boyle Heights Warehouse After 89M-Pound Food Cleanup

The move follows a months-long cleanup of more than 89 million pounds of rotting food that brought odors, rodents and insects to the area.

Santa Monica Upzones 89 Homes To Limit State Housing Law

The city increased development potential near Expo/Bundy in an effort to temporarily shield the wider area from SB 79 standards.

Impulse Space Raises Another $308M Amid Major Redondo Beach Expansion

Impulse Space has moved into a 250,000-square-foot Redondo Beach facility as it continues a major hiring push.

San Diego County Supervisors OK Planned Solar, Battery Storage Facility

The 588-acre project site is one mile south of Interstate 8 and Old Highway 80, and one mile north of U.S.- Mexico border.

Berkeley Residents Push For City Council To Help Oppose Coal Terminal

The idea of establishing a coal transport base next to the Port of Oakland isn't new, and neither is the fight it caused in West Oakland.

CA’s Richest Person Is Worth $278B, Ranks Number 3 On Forbes 400

Four California billionaires worth a combined $945 billion made the top 10 of the exclusive Forbes 400 list.

Long Beach Approves $24.2M Airport Taxiway Overhaul

The federally backed project will reconstruct and realign Taxiway F, while officials say commercial flights will continue unaffected.

Glendale Water & Power Launches Used EV Rebate Program

Rebates for used electric vehicles will be offered as long as funding is available.

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