CALIFORNIA — There’s a lot happening in California business news this week, including a battle between a restaurateur and a landlord trying to evict her, soaring home insurance costs and an alarming case of a new credit card skimmer that has appeared at a California gas station.
This week, a chef featured in Netflix’s “You Are What You Eat: A Twin Experiment” was assaulted by a man walking his dog in San Francisco. Financial experts say California’s unemployment rate is no longer the highest in the country, but the state’s economy remains sluggish in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
Check out this week’s top California business news headlines on Patch.
Quote of the Week
“Most people just pack up and move out when their lease is up.”
– Building owner files lawsuit seeking to evict 20-year-old California restaurant
Conclusion
This week’s free gifts
Free air conditioners are just what you need during the scorching heat that has gripped much of California over the past few days. The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power will be giving away free air conditioners to qualifying seniors on Monday at the Lincoln Park Senior Center from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Other areas of the state also have resources and benefits to assist with the heating and cooling needs of low-income, disabled, and elderly residents. These programs help weatherize homes and, in some cases, repair or replace home cooling systems. For more information about the California Weatherization Assistance Program, click here.
Bonus! In celebration of National Teddy Bear Day on Monday, Build-A-Bear Workshop is slashing their prices, offering teddy bears for just $9.
More Restaurant News
Bay Area restaurant named ‘Restaurant of the Year’ by Food & Wine magazine
Each year, the editors of Food and Wine magazine select the best new restaurants in America.
City Centre hosts Restaurant Week and Drinks in September
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Enjoy great deals at the area’s finest restaurants and wineries.
Winston’s Cup runs Napa Cafe and work experience program
The nonprofit will operate a food and beverage café that complements programs for people who face barriers to employment.
Chefs create new “So-Co Med” menu at Spoon Bar in Healdsburg
“It felt natural to combine our love of bold Mediterranean flavors with the incredible bounty and creative spirit of our home town, Sonoma County.”
More Business News
SkinSpirit Spa opens in the Bay Area
SkinSpirit, the nation’s leading provider of Botox, fillers and luxury skin care products, has opened its second East Bay location in Danville.
Pachanga & Art After Dark at Healdsburg Plaza
This year’s event will spotlight the work of local arts grant recipients and celebrate Latino Heritage Month.
Pixar is bringing mini golf pop-up to Southern California
Beloved childhood characters will guide people around the interactive “Pixar Putt” pop-up coming to Long Beach this month.
Murrieta Tire & Auto to open new store on Madison Avenue
The new location will include a mezzanine level, six service bays and parking for 27 cars on a currently vacant 0.68-acre site.
Palm Springs man defrauds federal government of $3 million: USAO
William Mandel Masgroh, 48, pleaded guilty in federal court on Thursday.
Home improvement chain to close all California stores
LL Flooring (formerly Lumber Liquidators) announced it will close 200 stores in California and across the U.S. (NORECIRC)
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