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CALIFORNIA — This week in California business news: It started as a food truck five years ago — now a new taco chain, the business has ambitious plans to open over 300 locations nationwide. Also, the biggest tech companies are teaming up to sue California over a law meant to protect children.

Additionally, a SoCal-born burger chain is under fire for sky-high prices: "I thought it was a glitch in the matrix," one customer said.

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

• Restaurants and retailers nationwide are offering free meals, discounts and other deals for veterans and active-duty military on Veterans Day, which is Wednesday. Eligibility and requirements vary by offer. See the full list.
• Wingstop is offering 30 wings for $30 on Thursdays and Sundays through Jan. 3 at participating locations. Customers can choose classic, boneless or a mix of both. More info.

Freebies, Deals And Steals

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

• Born A Food Truck, Taco Chain Opens 4th CA Location With Hundreds More Planned
• 2 Arrested After Children Given Drug-Laced Gummies On Halloween
• 19 Of America’s 100 Best Restaurants Are In CA, According To This List — See Where
• SoCal-Founded Burger Chain Under Fire For High Prices: 'Are You Kidding?'
• Google, Meta And TikTok Sue CA Over Law Designed To Protect Children From Social Media Harms
• CA Outback Steakhouse Franchisee Files For Bankruptcy: Reports
• Thieves Steal $11.4M Nvidia Cargo In Bay Area: Report
• How Trump And Republicans Lost The 2026 Midterm Elections, According To The AP Voter Poll
• Witness Shares Experience Of Mass Shooting At CA Spirit Halloween

More Restaurant News

Temecula Couple Opens New Juice It Up Location

Meet Temecula residents Fatemeh Toori and Peyman Zamanian, making strides to expand the juice franchise in Riverside County.

This CA Hidden Gem Named Best Indian Restaurant In Country By Yelp

The Golden State as a whole dominated the list, with 10 restaurants, including five in the top 10.

Acclaimed Italian Restaurant To Close In Napa

"What began as a restaurant became a gathering place, a second home, a family, and a part of so many people's stories."

Santa Monica Chef Bets On Main Street With Second Independent Restaurant

Bornemann's new Bar Fortuna pairs handmade pasta and local ingredients with an Italian approach to cooking shaped by his years abroad.

More Retail News

Tiger Woods' Golf Store Opens New Location In South Orange County

The golf apparel and footwear brand Sun Day Red opened its doors Monday in San Clemente, The OC Register reported.

World Market To Open 3rd East Bay Store This Month

The famed home decor and gourmet food retailer will open a 17,310-square-foot location Nov. 20.

East Bay 99 Ranch Market To Close In December

The supermarket will close one of its 8 East Bay locations this December.

Swiss Christmas Village With Oceanfront Ice Rink Coming To Santa Monica Pier

The new holiday attraction opens Nov. 18 with more than 60 festive chalets, Swiss food and an oceanfront ice rink.

More Business News

Malibu Eyes Disaster Recovery District After Palisades Fire Wipes Nearly $1B Off Tax Rolls

More than half the properties in the proposed district were damaged or destroyed in the Palisades Fire.

Sonoma County Aiport Shuttle Takes Travelers Past Security

New bus service adds security screening in Santa Rosa to existing airport shuttles and flights.

CSUN, Cal State LA Land Federal Grant To Expand AI, Fintech Education

The grant will help CSUN expand AI and fintech training through its new Center for Fintech Innovation and Policy.

Manhattan Beach Country Club Lease Could Bring City $1 Million More A Year

A proposed lease would boost city rent by 151%, expand club membership and allow extensions through 2082.

Major Street Redesign Could Transform Redondo Beach's Riviera Village

A $4 million planning effort could bring wider sidewalks, bicycle lanes, outdoor dining areas and parking changes to South Catalina Avenue.

Lake Elsinore's New 'Opportunity Zones' Come With Profit-Making Potential

The zones will be in effect from Jan. 1, 2027, to Dec. 31, 2036.

More California Immigrants Avoiding Public Programs, UCLA Study Finds

"The issue isn't the programs themselves. It's the fear that using them could jeopardize future immigration opportunities."

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