CALIFORNIA — This week in California business news: A century-old department store chain has filed for bankruptcy, a popular sit-down restaurant chain is shrinking with just three Golden State locations left, and Walmart will soon make deliveries to Californians using drones.
Additionally, Heinz’s latest invention is a French fry box with a built-in ketchup holder — and it’s available at a select few locations in California.
But before getting to the biggest business stories in the Golden State, here are some of the best consumer deals of the week:
Find out what’s happening in Across Californiafor free with the latest updates from Patch.Freebies, Deals And Steals Forget about lackluster drive thru deals: Taco Bell is promising “extravagant indulgences” with its new Luxe Value Menu, which debuts nationwide on Thursday. The menu includes both brand-new items — like cream-filled salted caramel churros and the avocado ranch chicken stacker — along with familiar favorites like the cheesy roll up. All items are priced at $3 or less. More info.AMC Theatres is making trips to the movies a lot cheaper. The chain’s ongoing deal lets visitors enjoy half-off movie tickets on Tuesday and Wednesdays — plus 50% off a small popcorn and drink combo to go along with it. More info here. More info.
Check out this week’s top headlines for California business news on Patch:
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Hundreds Line Up At RivCo’s Newest Walmart Supercenter, Fuel Station
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The Walmart Supercenter and on-site fueling station opened on Wednesday with giveaways, vendors, and refreshments.
Gum Tree Finds New ‘Super Charming’ Space In Downtown Manhattan Beach
The store will transition into its new location in early April, the owners say.
Danville Hemp Shop Forced To Close Due To State Law; Town May Explore Cannabis Rules
New state regulations require hemp to be regulated like cannabis, but the town doesn’t currently allow dispensaries.
Bath & Body Works Opens New Store In San Diego County
The store offers body cream and lotion, fragrance mist, candles, hand soap and home fragrance diffusers.
Iconic Mission-style Taco Bell Closes In NorCal After Nearly 60 Years
The Mission-style Taco Bell has closed.
Italian Goods Importer Sogno Toscano To Open Lifestyle Cafe In Manhattan Beach
This will be the sixth Tuscan-inspired lifestyle cafe for the Italian distributor.
Popular Juice And Coffee Bar Opening New San Diego Location
New Bookstore Coming To OC Mall
A Barnes & Noble book store is coming to South Coast Plaza, The Orange County Register reported.
Large Retail Center Sells For $138 Million In IE
The center is currently 95% leased, and there was competitive bidding for the property, according to CBRE, which represented the seller.
More Business News
Firefighters Campaign For Sales Tax Hike In LA
An effort is underway to increase the sales tax in the city of Los Angeles.
Amtrak Adds 13th Roundtrip On Surfliner Between LA, SD
Amtrak service in SoCal will return to pre-pandemic levels with the additional roundtrip.
30 Arrests Made After Vandals Leave OC Mall ‘Almost Unrecognizable’
The Westminster Police Department has been hard at work responding to numerous calls made regarding vandals in a shuttered mall.
Padres Announce Job Openings For 2026 Season
The team began accepting applications Sunday for a variety of positions, mostly at Petco Park.
31K To Strike Again At CA Hospitals: What To Know
Some 31,000 healthcare workers in California and Hawaii plan to go on strike at the end of the month, with no end date planned.
Newsom Calls For An End To The Billionaire Tax Proposal: Report
This week, the governor made his stance known on a proposal to tax California’s wealthiest, as some billionaires prepare to leave the state.
Verizon To Offer Credits After Major CA Outage: What To Know, How To Get It
“We let many of our customers down and for that, we are truly sorry. They expect more from us,” Verizon said in a statement.
Pawnshop Owner Sentenced In Stolen Warhol Case
The pawnshop owner is one of two men convicted in a scheme to sell the stolen artwork that quickly went sideways.
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