CALIFORNIA — This week in California business news: A massive shopping center that was once a bustling hub of activity is now 93% vacant, Disneyland is hiking ticket prices across the board, and lawmakers are calling on Gov. Gavin Newsom to seal the deal on a plan to crack down on copper-wire theft.
Additionally, Tesla has launched two cheaper, bare-bones cars as it suffers from a sales slump.
But before getting to the biggest business stories in the Golden State, here are some of the best consumer deals of the week:
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Freebies, Deals And Steals
- SoCal grocery shoppers, this one is for you: Gelson’s is offering $20 off orders of $125 or more through Oct. 31. The discount is eligible on online orders — either pickup or delivery. Use code FALL20.
Check out this week’s top headlines for California business news on Patch:
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Yemeni Coffee Shop Opens First West Coast Location In Fremont
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Each sip of this coffee sends customers on a “sensory expedition,” the company said.
Fremont Police And Taco Shop Collab For Breast Cancer Awareness Month Fundraiser
Fremont police will partner with Taqueria Extra, which will donate 20% of sales to a breast cancer foundation, authorities said.
Skip The Line At These 6 Palm Springs Bars
A “Skip the Line” pass can be purchased online. The proceeds benefit Greater Palm Springs Pride.
Einstein Bros. Bagels Expands In LA County
Einstein Bros. Bagels has opened a new location in Monterey Park.
Michelin-Rated Bay Area Resort To Abruptly Close: Report
The sudden closure raises questions weeks after the operating permit was renewed, leaving the future of the upscale property uncertain.
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Airtel Plaza Hotel In Van Nuys To Close After 40 Years
The hotel has been in operation for four decades.
Major Pharmacy Closes All CA Locations Amid Bankruptcy
The company has information available for those who need to obtain immunization and prescription records.
4 Amazon Fresh Stores To Close In SoCal
The news comes along with the company’s announcement to launch a lower-priced private equity label.
Psilocybin Mushrooms, Illegal THC Products Found In Bay Area Smoke Shops: Police
Dublin police say they seized over $135,000 worth of contraband from two smoke shops and fined them a total of $200,000.
AI-Powered Family Gaming Center Opens In Pleasanton
Pleasanton resident Nishit Rathod opened Vunsh, an interactive gaming center that offers immersive, live-action video games.
The 30 paintings to be auctioned span his career. Most were created on-air during single episodes of Ross’s show, “The Joy of Painting.”
6 New CA Laws That Will Affect Your Wallet
From legislation that protects renters to a law that will target “junk fees” on food delivery apps, here are six new laws signed by Newsom.
Woman Dies Riding Famed Disneyland Ride
A Disneyland guest suffered a medical emergency while riding a longstanding ride at the iconic SoCal theme park.
Detectives Raid Closed Pet Cremation Business In SoCal
The search warrant was served as part of a criminal investigation, authorities said.
Long Beach Liquor Store Caught Selling Alcohol To Minors
A Long Beach liquor store was recently caught selling alcohol to minors, police said.
Tobacco Stores Caught Selling To Minors In Bay Area
Police sent in minor decoys to attempt to purchase tobacco products from local retailers.
‘Zero’ Air Traffic Controllers Working At Burbank Airport Monday Night: Newsom
One of the Southland’s busiest airports is without any air traffic controllers Monday evening, according to authorities.
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