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Racial Slur On Receipt + Drugs Marketed As Candy + CA Business News
The week in CA business news includes Disneyland expansion plans, the fastest-growing startups in the country and back-to-school deals.
CALIFORNIA — There is a lot going on in California business news this week, including a major chain closure, updates on Disneyland's expansion plans , and a restaurant grappling with an employee who wrote a racial slur on a family's receipt.
This week, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that 2.2 million illegal cannabis packages were seized for mimicking popular food and candy designed to appeal to children. A recent ranking of the worst housing markets for growth in the country included three Northern Californian cities.
Big Lots continues to close more and more locations in the Golden State as uncertainty about the company's future abounds.
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Check out this week's top headlines for California business news on Patch:
- Racial Slur On Receipt Stuns Family, Restaurant Worker Fired: Report
- Drugs Marketed As Children's Candy; Packaging Seized In CA Sting
- 3 Of America's Worst Housing Markets Are In NorCal: Ranking
- Disneyland Expansion To Include 'Coco,' 'Avatar' And Marvel Rides
- Big Lots CA Store Closures Balloon As Chain Falters: Complete List
Quote Of The Week
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"Fired him, pay him in full everything, and he was going to sue me," said Vena. "But I say, 'come!' I have it in writing."
- Restaurant manager fires employee after a racial slur was printed on a customer's receipt.
The Bottom Line
- The list of California companies fleeing to Texas is growing as medical device company Koya Medical Inc. is making its move to Dallas.
- Starbucks named Brian Niccol as its new CEO, who will work remotely from his home in Newport Beach, California.
- Disney+ subscribers were inspired to check the fine print of the streaming service's Terms of Use after the company argued a wrongful death suit should be thrown out because the plaintiff was a subscriber.
Freebie of the Week
Wendy's is giving out free kid's meals to kick off the new school year. Customers can get a free kid's meal with the purchase of a premium combo meal through Sept. 2. The offer is only available on the chain's app. There is a limit of one free kid's meal per visit.
More Restaurant News
'Forkful' Celebrations Offers Bay Area City's Best Bites
The annual event offers visitors the chance to taste a forkful of food from some of Pleasanton's best restaurants.
Happy Meal For Adults: McDonald's Launches Collector's Meal With Cups
McDonald's wants to recreate the joy of opening up a Happy Meal box with a new collectable cups for grownups.
Popular Grocery Store Chain To Open Doors In Southern California City
The new Trader Joe's store will open at 27542 Antonio Parkway in Ladera Ranch.
More Business News
Big Lots CA Store Closures Balloon As Chain Falters: Complete List
The discount retailer will close most of its stores in California, warning of "substantial doubts" about the chain's future.
54% Car Insurance Spike Expected In CA For 2024
The state has already experienced a 45 percent year-over-year increase.
Sesame Place San Diego To Offer American Sign Language Saturdays
"We are dedicated to creating an environment where all families can share in the magic of Sesame Street."
Mattel Expands California Footprint With $59M Building Purchase
The toy company purchased an almost $60 million office building in El Segundo just down the street from its headquarters.
The conference will focus on responsible AI development and feature a panel and networking with some of the Bay Area's top tech talent.
Northern California Startups Among Fastest-Growing In America: New Ranking
Startups in Fremont, Berkeley, San Leandro, Hayward and Pleasanton were recognized.
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